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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.06, 4,196.97 and 2,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.06, 4,196.97 and 2,068.62 is: 3,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.06 : 4,196.97 = 2,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.06/4,196.97 = 2,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.06x = 4,196.97 × 2,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.06x = 8,681,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,936.08/2,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.73

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