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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.04, 6,198.96 and 2,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.04, 6,198.96 and 2,403.02 is: 3,599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.04 : 6,198.96 = 2,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.04/6,198.96 = 2,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.04x = 6,198.96 × 2,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.04x = 14,896,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,224.86/4,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.83

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