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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.23, 7,606.37 and 2,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.23, 7,606.37 and 2,295.10 is: 3,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.23 : 7,606.37 = 2,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.23/7,606.37 = 2,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.23x = 7,606.37 × 2,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.23x = 17,457,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,379.79/5,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.47

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