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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.42, 6,845.64 and 2,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.42, 6,845.64 and 2,098.84 is: 3,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.42 : 6,845.64 = 2,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.42/6,845.64 = 2,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.42x = 6,845.64 × 2,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.42x = 14,367,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,903.06/4,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.74

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