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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.68, 3,853.34 and 1,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.68, 3,853.34 and 1,270.12 is: 1,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.68 : 3,853.34 = 1,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.68/3,853.34 = 1,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.68x = 3,853.34 × 1,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.68x = 4,894,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,204.20/2,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.34

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