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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.32, 3,794.48 and 1,068.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.32, 3,794.48 and 1,068.47 is: 1,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.32 : 3,794.48 = 1,068.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.32/3,794.48 = 1,068.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.32x = 3,794.48 × 1,068.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.32x = 4,054,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,271.74/2,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.91

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