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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.09, 3,252.14 and 1,737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.09, 3,252.14 and 1,737.98 is: 2,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.09 : 3,252.14 = 1,737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.09/3,252.14 = 1,737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.09x = 3,252.14 × 1,737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.09x = 5,652,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,129.33/2,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.97

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