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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.47, 3,848.97 and 2,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.47, 3,848.97 and 2,046.11 is: 3,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.47 : 3,848.97 = 2,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.47/3,848.97 = 2,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.47x = 3,848.97 × 2,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.47x = 7,875,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,416.01/2,568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.19

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