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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.72, 6,146.86 and 2,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.72, 6,146.86 and 2,148.44 is: 3,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.72 : 6,146.86 = 2,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.72/6,146.86 = 2,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.72x = 6,146.86 × 2,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.72x = 13,206,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,159.90/4,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.59

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