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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.70, 3,792.93 and 1,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.70, 3,792.93 and 1,068.46 is: 1,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.70 : 3,792.93 = 1,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.70/3,792.93 = 1,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.70x = 3,792.93 × 1,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.70x = 4,052,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,593.99/2,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.01

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