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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.22, 3,249.68 and 933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.22, 3,249.68 and 933.02 is: 1,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.22 : 3,249.68 = 933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.22/3,249.68 = 933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.22x = 3,249.68 × 933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.22x = 3,032,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,016.43/2,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.39

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