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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.20, 3,168.30 and 1,765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.20, 3,168.30 and 1,765.93 is: 2,648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.20 : 3,168.30 = 1,765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.20/3,168.30 = 1,765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.20x = 3,168.30 × 1,765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.20x = 5,594,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,996.02/2,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.90

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