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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.62, 4,374.45 and 1,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.62, 4,374.45 and 1,068.60 is: 1,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.62 : 4,374.45 = 1,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.62/4,374.45 = 1,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.62x = 4,374.45 × 1,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.62x = 4,674,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,537.27/2,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.73

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