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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.57, 6,136.92 and 2,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.57, 6,136.92 and 2,146.68 is: 3,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.57 : 6,136.92 = 2,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.57/6,136.92 = 2,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.57x = 6,136.92 × 2,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.57x = 13,174,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,003.43/4,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.29

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