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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.86, 6,997.41 and 2,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.86, 6,997.41 and 2,068.62 is: 3,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.86 : 6,997.41 = 2,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.86/6,997.41 = 2,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.86x = 6,997.41 × 2,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.86x = 14,474,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,982.27/4,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.65

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