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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.59, 2,694.58 and 1,068.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.59, 2,694.58 and 1,068.39 is: 1,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.59 : 2,694.58 = 1,068.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.59/2,694.58 = 1,068.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.59x = 2,694.58 × 1,068.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.59x = 2,878,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,862.33/1,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.38

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