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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.24, 6,266.16 and 2,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.24, 6,266.16 and 2,098.08 is: 3,145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.24 : 6,266.16 = 2,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.24/6,266.16 = 2,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.24x = 6,266.16 × 2,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.24x = 13,146,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146,904.97/4,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.76

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