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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.28, 6,998.16 and 2,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.28, 6,998.16 and 2,068.16 is: 3,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.28 : 6,998.16 = 2,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.28/6,998.16 = 2,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.28x = 6,998.16 × 2,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.28x = 14,473,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,314.59/4,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.35

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