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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.65, 3,575.82 and 1,068.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.65, 3,575.82 and 1,068.79 is: 1,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.65 : 3,575.82 = 1,068.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.65/3,575.82 = 1,068.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.65x = 3,575.82 × 1,068.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.65x = 3,821,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,800.66/2,384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.67

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