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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.71, 3,943.05 and 1,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.71, 3,943.05 and 1,068.41 is: 1,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.71 : 3,943.05 = 1,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.71/3,943.05 = 1,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.71x = 3,943.05 × 1,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.71x = 4,212,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,774.34/2,628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.60

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