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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.14, 3,794.43 and 1,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.14, 3,794.43 and 1,068.02 is: 1,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.14 : 3,794.43 = 1,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.14/3,794.43 = 1,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.14x = 3,794.43 × 1,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.14x = 4,052,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,527.13/2,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.33

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