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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.98, 3,789.81 and 1,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.98, 3,789.81 and 1,069.18 is: 1,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.98 : 3,789.81 = 1,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.98/3,789.81 = 1,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.98x = 3,789.81 × 1,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.98x = 4,051,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,989.06/2,528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.22

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