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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.86, 3,794.37 and 1,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.86, 3,794.37 and 1,068.34 is: 1,602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.86 : 3,794.37 = 1,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.86/3,794.37 = 1,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.86x = 3,794.37 × 1,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.86x = 4,053,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,677.25/2,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.97

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