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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.06, 3,852.19 and 1,106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.06, 3,852.19 and 1,106.21 is: 1,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.06 : 3,852.19 = 1,106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.06/3,852.19 = 1,106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.06x = 3,852.19 × 1,106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.06x = 4,261,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,315.94/2,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.36

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