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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.66 and 1,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.66 and 1,193.88 is: 1,790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.28 : 3,252.66 = 1,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.28/3,252.66 = 1,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.28x = 3,252.66 × 1,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.28x = 3,883,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,285.72/2,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.95

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