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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.22, 3,252.81 and 1,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.22, 3,252.81 and 1,141.98 is: 1,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.22 : 3,252.81 = 1,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.22/3,252.81 = 1,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.22x = 3,252.81 × 1,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.22x = 3,714,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,643.96/2,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.22

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