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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.62, 7,262.99 and 2,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.62, 7,262.99 and 2,068.61 is: 3,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.62 : 7,262.99 = 2,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.62/7,262.99 = 2,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.62x = 7,262.99 × 2,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.62x = 15,024,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,283.40/4,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.16

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