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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.04, 4,231.96 and 2,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.04, 4,231.96 and 2,358.76 is: 3,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.04 : 4,231.96 = 2,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.04/4,231.96 = 2,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.04x = 4,231.96 × 2,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.04x = 9,982,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,177.97/3,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.60

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