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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.52, 6,142.92 and 2,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.52, 6,142.92 and 2,363.56 is: 3,542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.52 : 6,142.92 = 2,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.52/6,142.92 = 2,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.52x = 6,142.92 × 2,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.52x = 14,519,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,160.00/4,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.54

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