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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.64, 6,445.36 and 3,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.64, 6,445.36 and 3,098.88 is: 4,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.64 : 6,445.36 = 3,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.64/6,445.36 = 3,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.64x = 6,445.36 × 3,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.64x = 19,973,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,397.20/4,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.20

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