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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.64, 7,603.96 and 2,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.64, 7,603.96 and 2,146.96 is: 3,220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.64 : 7,603.96 = 2,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.64/7,603.96 = 2,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.64x = 7,603.96 × 2,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.64x = 16,325,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325,397.96/5,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.86

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