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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.87, 6,068.81 and 2,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.87, 6,068.81 and 2,313.28 is: 3,469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.87 : 6,068.81 = 2,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.87/6,068.81 = 2,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.87x = 6,068.81 × 2,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.87x = 14,038,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,856.80/4,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.92

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