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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.53, 5,614.58 and 2,205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.53, 5,614.58 and 2,205.53 is: 3,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.53 : 5,614.58 = 2,205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.53/5,614.58 = 2,205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.53x = 5,614.58 × 2,205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.53x = 12,383,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,113.60/4,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.63

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