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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.38, 6,147.56 and 1,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.38, 6,147.56 and 1,362.38 is: 2,043.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.38 : 6,147.56 = 1,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.38/6,147.56 = 1,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.38x = 6,147.56 × 1,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.38x = 8,375,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,312.79/4,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.57

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