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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.32, 6,845.41 and 2,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.32, 6,845.41 and 2,098.82 is: 3,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.32 : 6,845.41 = 2,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.32/6,845.41 = 2,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.32x = 6,845.41 × 2,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.32x = 14,367,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,283.42/4,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.43

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