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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.20, 3,252.32 and 629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.20, 3,252.32 and 629.20 is: 943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.20 : 3,252.32 = 629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.20/3,252.32 = 629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.20x = 3,252.32 × 629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.20x = 2,046,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,359.74/2,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.81

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