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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.96, 3,791.97 and 1,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.96, 3,791.97 and 1,068.14 is: 1,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.96 : 3,791.97 = 1,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.96/3,791.97 = 1,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.96x = 3,791.97 × 1,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.96x = 4,050,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,330.54/2,527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.22

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