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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.68, 3,182.52 and 968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.68, 3,182.52 and 968.24 is: 1,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.68 : 3,182.52 = 968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.68/3,182.52 = 968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.68x = 3,182.52 × 968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.68x = 3,081,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,443.16/2,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.36

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