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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.70, 3,790.35 and 968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.70, 3,790.35 and 968.10 is: 1,451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.70 : 3,790.35 = 968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.70/3,790.35 = 968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.70x = 3,790.35 × 968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.70x = 3,669,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,437.84/2,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.12

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