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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.72, 3,852.84 and 1,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.72, 3,852.84 and 1,107.60 is: 1,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.72 : 3,852.84 = 1,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.72/3,852.84 = 1,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.72x = 3,852.84 × 1,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.72x = 4,267,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,405.58/2,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.30

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