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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.21, 3,252.41 and 1,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.21, 3,252.41 and 1,805.56 is: 2,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.21 : 3,252.41 = 1,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.21/3,252.41 = 1,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.21x = 3,252.41 × 1,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.21x = 5,872,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,417.78/2,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.41

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