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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.66, 4,217.94 and 2,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.66, 4,217.94 and 2,068.41 is: 3,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.66 : 4,217.94 = 2,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.66/4,217.94 = 2,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.66x = 4,217.94 × 2,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.66x = 8,724,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,429.28/2,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.64

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