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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.64, 4,601.04 and 2,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.64, 4,601.04 and 2,027.52 is: 3,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.64 : 4,601.04 = 2,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.64/4,601.04 = 2,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.64x = 4,601.04 × 2,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.64x = 9,328,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,700.62/3,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.01

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