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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.74, 5,615.26 and 2,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.74, 5,615.26 and 2,475.26 is: 3,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.74 : 5,615.26 = 2,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.74/5,615.26 = 2,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.74x = 5,615.26 × 2,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.74x = 13,899,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899,228.47/4,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.10

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