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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.10, 3,244.87 and 1,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.10, 3,244.87 and 1,803.62 is: 2,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.10 : 3,244.87 = 1,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.10/3,244.87 = 1,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.10x = 3,244.87 × 1,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.10x = 5,852,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,512.43/2,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.37

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