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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.04, 6,147.84 and 2,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.04, 6,147.84 and 2,248.16 is: 3,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.04 : 6,147.84 = 2,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.04/6,147.84 = 2,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.04x = 6,147.84 × 2,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.04x = 13,821,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821,327.97/4,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.67

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