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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.96, 7,605.50 and 2,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.96, 7,605.50 and 2,293.68 is: 3,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.96 : 7,605.50 = 2,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.96/7,605.50 = 2,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.96x = 7,605.50 × 2,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.96x = 17,444,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,583.24/5,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.45

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