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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.56, 3,102.72 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.56, 3,102.72 and 529.56 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.56 : 3,102.72 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.56/3,102.72 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.56x = 3,102.72 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.56x = 1,643,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,076.40/2,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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