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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.38, 3,940.04 and 1,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.38, 3,940.04 and 1,068.02 is: 1,601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.38 : 3,940.04 = 1,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.38/3,940.04 = 1,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.38x = 3,940.04 × 1,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.38x = 4,208,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,041.52/2,628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.00

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