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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.56, 6,068.34 and 2,312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.56, 6,068.34 and 2,312.97 is: 3,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.56 : 6,068.34 = 2,312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.56/6,068.34 = 2,312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.56x = 6,068.34 × 2,312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.56x = 14,035,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,882.59/4,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.45

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