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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.92, 3,137.52 and 1,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.92, 3,137.52 and 1,168.40 is: 1,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.92 : 3,137.52 = 1,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.92/3,137.52 = 1,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.92x = 3,137.52 × 1,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.92x = 3,665,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,878.37/2,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.40

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