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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.94, 7,598.32 and 2,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.94, 7,598.32 and 2,103.35 is: 3,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.94 : 7,598.32 = 2,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.94/7,598.32 = 2,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.94x = 7,598.32 × 2,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.94x = 15,981,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,883.12/5,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.91

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