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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.68, 4,599.78 and 1,506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.68, 4,599.78 and 1,506.51 is: 2,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.68 : 4,599.78 = 1,506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.68/4,599.78 = 1,506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.68x = 4,599.78 × 1,506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.68x = 6,929,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,614.57/3,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.17

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