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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.04, 6,277.08 and 2,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.04, 6,277.08 and 2,098.87 is: 3,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.04 : 6,277.08 = 2,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.04/6,277.08 = 2,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.04x = 6,277.08 × 2,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.04x = 13,174,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,774.90/4,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.82

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