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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.64, 4,573.44 and 3,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.64, 4,573.44 and 3,063.78 is: 4,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.64 : 4,573.44 = 3,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.64/4,573.44 = 3,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.64x = 4,573.44 × 3,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.64x = 14,012,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,014.00/3,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.20

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