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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.63, 6,996.20 and 2,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.63, 6,996.20 and 2,944.68 is: 4,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.63 : 6,996.20 = 2,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.63/6,996.20 = 2,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.63x = 6,996.20 × 2,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.63x = 20,601,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,570.22/5,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.52

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