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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.94, 3,793.94 and 1,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.94, 3,793.94 and 1,068.10 is: 1,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.94 : 3,793.94 = 1,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.94/3,793.94 = 1,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.94x = 3,793.94 × 1,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.94x = 4,052,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,307.31/2,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.37

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