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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.08, 2,991.92 and 1,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.08, 2,991.92 and 1,173.34 is: 1,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.08 : 2,991.92 = 1,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.08/2,991.92 = 1,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.08x = 2,991.92 × 1,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.08x = 3,510,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,537.29/2,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.19

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