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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.76, 7,606.38 and 2,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.76, 7,606.38 and 2,148.44 is: 3,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.76 : 7,606.38 = 2,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.76/7,606.38 = 2,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.76x = 7,606.38 × 2,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.76x = 16,341,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,851.05/5,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.03

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