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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.48, 6,802.52 and 2,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.48, 6,802.52 and 2,068 is: 3,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.48 : 6,802.52 = 2,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.48/6,802.52 = 2,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.48x = 6,802.52 × 2,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.48x = 14,067,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067,611.36/4,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.05

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