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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.44, 6,268.35 and 2,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.44, 6,268.35 and 2,098.88 is: 3,147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.44 : 6,268.35 = 2,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.44/6,268.35 = 2,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.44x = 6,268.35 × 2,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.44x = 13,156,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156,549.74/4,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.92

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