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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.62, 6,026.37 and 2,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.62, 6,026.37 and 2,068.70 is: 3,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.62 : 6,026.37 = 2,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.62/6,026.37 = 2,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.62x = 6,026.37 × 2,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.62x = 12,466,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,751.62/4,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.02

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