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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.29, 7,604.96 and 2,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.29, 7,604.96 and 2,845.74 is: 4,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.29 : 7,604.96 = 2,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.29/7,604.96 = 2,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.29x = 7,604.96 × 2,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.29x = 21,641,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641,724.64/5,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.02

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