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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.72, 4,221.91 and 2,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.72, 4,221.91 and 2,668.68 is: 3,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.72 : 4,221.91 = 2,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.72/4,221.91 = 2,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.72x = 4,221.91 × 2,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.72x = 11,266,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266,926.78/3,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.14

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