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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.89, 7,603.43 and 2,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.89, 7,603.43 and 2,295.05 is: 3,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.89 : 7,603.43 = 2,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.89/7,603.43 = 2,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.89x = 7,603.43 × 2,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.89x = 17,450,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,202.53/5,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.61

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