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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,052.08 and 1,168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,052.08 and 1,168.02 is: 1,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,052.08 = 1,168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,052.08 = 1,168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,052.08 × 1,168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 3,564,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,890.48/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.50

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