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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.97, 6,111.66 and 2,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.97, 6,111.66 and 2,428.72 is: 3,647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.97 : 6,111.66 = 2,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.97/6,111.66 = 2,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.97x = 6,111.66 × 2,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.97x = 14,843,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,510.88/4,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.98

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