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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.68, 6,147.36 and 2,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.68, 6,147.36 and 2,344.68 is: 3,515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.68 : 6,147.36 = 2,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.68/6,147.36 = 2,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.68x = 6,147.36 × 2,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.68x = 14,413,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,592.04/4,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.78

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