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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.40, 3,853.38 and 1,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.40, 3,853.38 and 1,008.32 is: 1,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.40 : 3,853.38 = 1,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.40/3,853.38 = 1,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.40x = 3,853.38 × 1,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.40x = 3,885,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,440.12/2,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.79

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