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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.40, 6,147.60 and 2,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.40, 6,147.60 and 2,639.20 is: 3,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.40 : 6,147.60 = 2,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.40/6,147.60 = 2,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.40x = 6,147.60 × 2,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.40x = 16,224,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,745.92/4,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.80

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