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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.68, 6,802.56 and 2,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.68, 6,802.56 and 2,068.88 is: 3,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.68 : 6,802.56 = 2,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.68/6,802.56 = 2,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.68x = 6,802.56 × 2,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.68x = 14,073,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,680.33/4,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.88

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