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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.30, 3,795.12 and 1,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.30, 3,795.12 and 1,068.78 is: 1,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.30 : 3,795.12 = 1,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.30/3,795.12 = 1,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.30x = 3,795.12 × 1,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.30x = 4,056,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,148.35/2,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.66

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