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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.76, 5,615.92 and 2,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.76, 5,615.92 and 2,475.42 is: 3,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.76 : 5,615.92 = 2,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.76/5,615.92 = 2,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.76x = 5,615.92 × 2,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.76x = 13,901,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901,760.69/4,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.71

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