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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.32, 6,998.62 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.32, 6,998.62 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.32 : 6,998.62 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.32/6,998.62 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.32x = 6,998.62 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.32x = 14,474,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,545.88/4,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.58

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