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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.95, 5,614.65 and 2,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.95, 5,614.65 and 2,300.13 is: 3,173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.95 : 5,614.65 = 2,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.95/5,614.65 = 2,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.95x = 5,614.65 × 2,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.95x = 12,914,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914,424.90/4,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.90

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