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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.68, 5,614.98 and 2,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.68, 5,614.98 and 2,496.56 is: 3,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.68 : 5,614.98 = 2,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.68/5,614.98 = 2,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.68x = 5,614.98 × 2,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.68x = 14,018,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,134.47/4,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.38

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