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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.10, 4,852.66 and 2,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.10, 4,852.66 and 2,068.70 is: 3,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.10 : 4,852.66 = 2,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.10/4,852.66 = 2,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.10x = 4,852.66 × 2,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.10x = 10,038,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038,697.74/3,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.06

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