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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.58, 6,094.29 and 2,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.58, 6,094.29 and 2,114.86 is: 3,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.58 : 6,094.29 = 2,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.58/6,094.29 = 2,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.58x = 6,094.29 × 2,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.58x = 12,888,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888,570.15/4,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.83

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