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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.68, 6,097.36 and 2,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.68, 6,097.36 and 2,288.20 is: 3,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.68 : 6,097.36 = 2,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.68/6,097.36 = 2,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.68x = 6,097.36 × 2,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.68x = 13,951,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951,979.15/4,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.12

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