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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.30, 3,255.45 and 1,393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.30, 3,255.45 and 1,393.10 is: 2,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.30 : 3,255.45 = 1,393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.30/3,255.45 = 1,393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.30x = 3,255.45 × 1,393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.30x = 4,535,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,167.40/2,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.58

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