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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.08, 6,442.98 and 2,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.08, 6,442.98 and 2,568.76 is: 3,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.08 : 6,442.98 = 2,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.08/6,442.98 = 2,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.08x = 6,442.98 × 2,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.08x = 16,550,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550,469.30/4,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.98

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