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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.76, 7,596.45 and 2,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.76, 7,596.45 and 2,296.73 is: 3,442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.76 : 7,596.45 = 2,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.76/7,596.45 = 2,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.76x = 7,596.45 × 2,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.76x = 17,447,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447,013.60/5,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.07

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