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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.63, 4,788.68 and 2,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.63, 4,788.68 and 2,568.08 is: 3,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.63 : 4,788.68 = 2,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.63/4,788.68 = 2,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.63x = 4,788.68 × 2,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.63x = 12,297,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297,713.33/3,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.48

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