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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.52, 3,912.92 and 1,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.52, 3,912.92 and 1,068.56 is: 1,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.52 : 3,912.92 = 1,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.52/3,912.92 = 1,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.52x = 3,912.92 × 1,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.52x = 4,181,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,189.80/2,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.51

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