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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.16, 2,985.12 and 1,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.16, 2,985.12 and 1,892.16 is: 2,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.16 : 2,985.12 = 1,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.16/2,985.12 = 1,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.16x = 2,985.12 × 1,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.16x = 5,648,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,324.66/2,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.12

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