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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.68, 3,793.02 and 1,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.68, 3,793.02 and 1,068.04 is: 1,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.68 : 3,793.02 = 1,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.68/3,793.02 = 1,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.68x = 3,793.02 × 1,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.68x = 4,051,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,097.08/2,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.06

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