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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.30, 3,793.82 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.30, 3,793.82 and 1,068.48 is: 1,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.30 : 3,793.82 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.30/3,793.82 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.30x = 3,793.82 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.30x = 4,053,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,615.45/2,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.30

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