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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.44, 6,845.52 and 3,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.44, 6,845.52 and 3,098.08 is: 4,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.44 : 6,845.52 = 3,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.44/6,845.52 = 3,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.44x = 6,845.52 × 3,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.44x = 21,207,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207,968.60/4,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.56

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