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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.76, 3,975.16 and 2,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.76, 3,975.16 and 2,068.14 is: 3,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.76 : 3,975.16 = 2,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.76/3,975.16 = 2,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.76x = 3,975.16 × 2,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.76x = 8,221,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,187.40/2,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.94

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