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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.22, 3,253.14 and 2,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.22, 3,253.14 and 2,160.12 is: 3,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.22 : 3,253.14 = 2,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.22/3,253.14 = 2,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.22x = 3,253.14 × 2,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.22x = 7,027,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,172.78/2,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.99

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