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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.70, 6,068.90 and 2,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.70, 6,068.90 and 2,291.18 is: 3,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.70 : 6,068.90 = 2,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.70/6,068.90 = 2,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.70x = 6,068.90 × 2,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.70x = 13,904,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,904,942.30/4,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.42

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