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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.08, 3,793.64 and 1,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.08, 3,793.64 and 1,068.20 is: 1,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.08 : 3,793.64 = 1,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.08/3,793.64 = 1,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.08x = 3,793.64 × 1,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.08x = 4,052,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,366.25/2,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.31

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