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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.96, 6,768.90 and 2,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.96, 6,768.90 and 2,047.68 is: 3,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.96 : 6,768.90 = 2,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.96/6,768.90 = 2,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.96x = 6,768.90 × 2,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.96x = 13,860,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860,541.15/4,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.27

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