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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.80, 6,267.41 and 2,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.80, 6,267.41 and 2,098.24 is: 3,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.80 : 6,267.41 = 2,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.80/6,267.41 = 2,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.80x = 6,267.41 × 2,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.80x = 13,150,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150,488.53/4,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.96

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