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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.94, 4,523.92 and 1,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.94, 4,523.92 and 1,068.20 is: 1,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.94 : 4,523.92 = 1,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.94/4,523.92 = 1,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.94x = 4,523.92 × 1,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.94x = 4,832,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,451.34/3,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.30

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