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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.79, 3,793.59 and 1,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.79, 3,793.59 and 1,068.16 is: 1,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.79 : 3,793.59 = 1,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.79/3,793.59 = 1,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.79x = 3,793.59 × 1,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.79x = 4,052,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,161.09/2,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.41

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