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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.36, 4,487.66 and 2,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.36, 4,487.66 and 2,068.44 is: 3,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.36 : 4,487.66 = 2,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.36/4,487.66 = 2,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.36x = 4,487.66 × 2,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.36x = 9,282,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,455.45/2,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.98

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