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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.81, 4,235.54 and 2,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.81, 4,235.54 and 2,004.74 is: 2,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.81 : 4,235.54 = 2,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.81/4,235.54 = 2,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.81x = 4,235.54 × 2,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.81x = 8,491,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,146.46/3,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.92

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