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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.08, 6,265.88 and 2,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.08, 6,265.88 and 2,098 is: 3,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.08 : 6,265.88 = 2,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.08/6,265.88 = 2,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.08x = 6,265.88 × 2,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.08x = 13,145,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145,816.24/4,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.88

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