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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.04, 3,212.40 and 1,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.04, 3,212.40 and 1,168.16 is: 1,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.04 : 3,212.40 = 1,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.04/3,212.40 = 1,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.04x = 3,212.40 × 1,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.04x = 3,752,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,597.18/2,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.06

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