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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.33, 6,483.92 and 2,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.33, 6,483.92 and 2,098.94 is: 3,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.33 : 6,483.92 = 2,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.33/6,483.92 = 2,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.33x = 6,483.92 × 2,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.33x = 13,609,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609,326.63/4,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.34

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