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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.58, 4,572.19 and 2,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.58, 4,572.19 and 2,768.34 is: 4,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.58 : 4,572.19 = 2,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.58/4,572.19 = 2,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.58x = 4,572.19 × 2,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.58x = 12,657,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657,376.46/3,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.56

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