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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.84, 2,832.88 and 1,168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.84, 2,832.88 and 1,168.62 is: 1,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.84 : 2,832.88 = 1,168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.84/2,832.88 = 1,168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.84x = 2,832.88 × 1,168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.84x = 3,310,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,560.23/2,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.67

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