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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.98, 6,111.64 and 2,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.98, 6,111.64 and 2,428.74 is: 3,647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.98 : 6,111.64 = 2,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.98/6,111.64 = 2,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.98x = 6,111.64 × 2,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.98x = 14,843,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,584.53/4,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.99

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