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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.79, 3,943.20 and 1,068.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.79, 3,943.20 and 1,068.51 is: 1,602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.79 : 3,943.20 = 1,068.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.79/3,943.20 = 1,068.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.79x = 3,943.20 × 1,068.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.79x = 4,213,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,348.63/2,628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.77

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