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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.43, 6,266.90 and 2,098.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.43, 6,266.90 and 2,098.86 is: 3,148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.43 : 6,266.90 = 2,098.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.43/6,266.90 = 2,098.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.43x = 6,266.90 × 2,098.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.43x = 13,153,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153,335.24/4,177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.67

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