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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.40, 4,197.24 and 2,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.40, 4,197.24 and 2,068.40 is: 3,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.40 : 4,197.24 = 2,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.40/4,197.24 = 2,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.40x = 4,197.24 × 2,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.40x = 8,681,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,571.22/2,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.49

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