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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.15, 3,854.07 and 1,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.15, 3,854.07 and 1,108.35 is: 1,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.15 : 3,854.07 = 1,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.15/3,854.07 = 1,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.15x = 3,854.07 × 1,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.15x = 4,271,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,658.48/2,568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.32

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