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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.78, 6,620.67 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.78, 6,620.67 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.78 : 6,620.67 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.78/6,620.67 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.78x = 6,620.67 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.78x = 13,891,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891,887.03/4,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.39

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