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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.50, 2,694.50 and 1,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.50, 2,694.50 and 1,068.35 is: 1,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.50 : 2,694.50 = 1,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.50/2,694.50 = 1,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.50x = 2,694.50 × 1,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.50x = 2,878,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,663.73/1,952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.35

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