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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.64, 6,068.62 and 2,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.64, 6,068.62 and 2,068.40 is: 3,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.64 : 6,068.62 = 2,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.64/6,068.62 = 2,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.64x = 6,068.62 × 2,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.64x = 12,552,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,333.61/4,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.15

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