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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.66, 2,832.57 and 1,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.66, 2,832.57 and 1,168.68 is: 1,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.66 : 2,832.57 = 1,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.66/2,832.57 = 1,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.66x = 2,832.57 × 1,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.66x = 3,310,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,367.91/2,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.72

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