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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.41, 6,845.64 and 2,098.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.41, 6,845.64 and 2,098.83 is: 3,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.41 : 6,845.64 = 2,098.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.41/6,845.64 = 2,098.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.41x = 6,845.64 × 2,098.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.41x = 14,367,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,834.60/4,567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.73

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