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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.28, 6,268.22 and 2,098.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.28, 6,268.22 and 2,098.29 is: 3,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.28 : 6,268.22 = 2,098.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.28/6,268.22 = 2,098.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.28x = 6,268.22 × 2,098.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.28x = 13,152,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,543.34/4,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.58

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