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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.16, 6,152.70 and 2,435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.16, 6,152.70 and 2,435.38 is: 3,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.16 : 6,152.70 = 2,435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.16/6,152.70 = 2,435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.16x = 6,152.70 × 2,435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.16x = 14,984,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,162.53/4,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.31

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