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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.82, 5,615.08 and 2,300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.82, 5,615.08 and 2,300.69 is: 3,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.82 : 5,615.08 = 2,300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.82/5,615.08 = 2,300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.82x = 5,615.08 × 2,300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.82x = 12,918,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,918,545.63/4,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.01

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