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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.58, 4,006.33 and 1,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.58, 4,006.33 and 1,068.23 is: 1,601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.58 : 4,006.33 = 1,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.58/4,006.33 = 1,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.58x = 4,006.33 × 1,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.58x = 4,279,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,695.25/2,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.94

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