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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.57, 3,940.27 and 1,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.57, 3,940.27 and 1,068.35 is: 1,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.57 : 3,940.27 = 1,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.57/3,940.27 = 1,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.57x = 3,940.27 × 1,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.57x = 4,209,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,565.08/2,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.07

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