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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.93, 3,679.56 and 1,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.93, 3,679.56 and 1,068.02 is: 1,600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.93 : 3,679.56 = 1,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.93/3,679.56 = 1,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.93x = 3,679.56 × 1,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.93x = 3,929,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,825.27/2,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.79

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