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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.82, 3,789.99 and 1,068.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.82, 3,789.99 and 1,068.93 is: 1,602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.82 : 3,789.99 = 1,068.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.82/3,789.99 = 1,068.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.82x = 3,789.99 × 1,068.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.82x = 4,051,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,234.01/2,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.03

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