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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.82, 5,615.01 and 2,205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.82, 5,615.01 and 2,205.82 is: 3,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.82 : 5,615.01 = 2,205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.82/5,615.01 = 2,205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.82x = 5,615.01 × 2,205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.82x = 12,385,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385,701.36/4,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.05

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