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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.76, 4,225.16 and 2,068.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.76, 4,225.16 and 2,068.39 is: 2,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.76 : 4,225.16 = 2,068.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.76/4,225.16 = 2,068.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.76x = 4,225.16 × 2,068.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.76x = 8,739,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,265.38/3,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.39

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