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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.43, 7,372.90 and 3,068.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.43, 7,372.90 and 3,068.77 is: 4,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.43 : 7,372.90 = 3,068.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.43/7,372.90 = 3,068.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.43x = 7,372.90 × 3,068.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.43x = 22,625,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,707.37/4,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.32

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