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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.34, 3,825.69 and 1,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.34, 3,825.69 and 1,068.07 is: 1,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.34 : 3,825.69 = 1,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.34/3,825.69 = 1,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.34x = 3,825.69 × 1,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.34x = 4,086,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,104.72/2,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.18

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