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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,394.68, 4,684.98 and 2,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,394.68, 4,684.98 and 2,068.74 is: 2,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,394.68 : 4,684.98 = 2,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,394.68/4,684.98 = 2,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,394.68x = 4,684.98 × 2,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,394.68x = 9,692,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,005.53/3,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.06

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