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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.82, 3,792.42 and 1,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.82, 3,792.42 and 1,068.12 is: 1,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.82 : 3,792.42 = 1,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.82/3,792.42 = 1,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.82x = 3,792.42 × 1,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.82x = 4,050,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,759.65/2,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.84

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