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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.16, 3,249.39 and 868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.16, 3,249.39 and 868.11 is: 1,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.16 : 3,249.39 = 868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.16/3,249.39 = 868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.16x = 3,249.39 × 868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.16x = 2,820,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,827.95/2,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.02

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