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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.76, 6,107.99 and 2,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.76, 6,107.99 and 2,426.08 is: 3,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.76 : 6,107.99 = 2,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.76/6,107.99 = 2,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.76x = 6,107.99 × 2,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.76x = 14,818,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,472.38/4,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.01

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