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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.80, 6,269.61 and 2,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.80, 6,269.61 and 2,098.67 is: 3,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.80 : 6,269.61 = 2,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.80/6,269.61 = 2,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.80x = 6,269.61 × 2,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.80x = 13,157,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,842.42/4,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.70

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