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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.72, 4,376.64 and 1,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.72, 4,376.64 and 1,068.44 is: 1,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.72 : 4,376.64 = 1,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.72/4,376.64 = 1,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.72x = 4,376.64 × 1,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.72x = 4,676,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,177.24/2,918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.13

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