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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.33, 3,794.51 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.33, 3,794.51 and 1,068.48 is: 1,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.33 : 3,794.51 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.33/3,794.51 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.33x = 3,794.51 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.33x = 4,054,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,352.70/2,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.94

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