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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.09, 3,727.11 and 2,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.09, 3,727.11 and 2,068.54 is: 3,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.09 : 3,727.11 = 2,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.09/3,727.11 = 2,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.09x = 3,727.11 × 2,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.09x = 7,709,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709,674.56/2,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.12

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