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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.25, 3,945.38 and 1,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.25, 3,945.38 and 1,068.96 is: 1,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.25 : 3,945.38 = 1,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.25/3,945.38 = 1,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.25x = 3,945.38 × 1,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.25x = 4,217,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,448.06/2,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.05

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