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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.16, 3,794.24 and 1,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.16, 3,794.24 and 1,068.32 is: 1,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.16 : 3,794.24 = 1,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.16/3,794.24 = 1,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.16x = 3,794.24 × 1,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.16x = 4,053,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,462.48/2,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.33

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