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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.87, 3,793.25 and 1,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.87, 3,793.25 and 1,068.03 is: 1,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.87 : 3,793.25 = 1,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.87/3,793.25 = 1,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.87x = 3,793.25 × 1,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.87x = 4,051,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,299.46/2,528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.02

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