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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.08, 6,147.43 and 1,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.08, 6,147.43 and 1,466.14 is: 2,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.08 : 6,147.43 = 1,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.08/6,147.43 = 1,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.08x = 6,147.43 × 1,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.08x = 9,012,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,973.99/4,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.32

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