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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.84, 6,387.99 and 2,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.84, 6,387.99 and 2,068.96 is: 3,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.84 : 6,387.99 = 2,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.84/6,387.99 = 2,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.84x = 6,387.99 × 2,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.84x = 13,216,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,216,495.79/4,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.94

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