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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.74, 6,147.74 and 2,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.74, 6,147.74 and 2,124.27 is: 3,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.74 : 6,147.74 = 2,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.74/6,147.74 = 2,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.74x = 6,147.74 × 2,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.74x = 13,059,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059,464.96/4,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.22

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