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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.84, 5,615.34 and 2,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.84, 5,615.34 and 2,497.44 is: 3,446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.84 : 5,615.34 = 2,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.84/5,615.34 = 2,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.84x = 5,615.34 × 2,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.84x = 14,023,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,974.73/4,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.68

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