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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.88, 6,068.80 and 2,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.88, 6,068.80 and 2,313.28 is: 3,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.88 : 6,068.80 = 2,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.88/6,068.80 = 2,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.88x = 6,068.80 × 2,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.88x = 14,038,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,833.66/4,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.91

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