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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.65, 4,595.76 and 1,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.65, 4,595.76 and 1,503.73 is: 2,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.65 : 4,595.76 = 1,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.65/4,595.76 = 1,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.65x = 4,595.76 × 1,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.65x = 6,910,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910,782.18/3,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.06

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