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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.33, 3,250.16 and 936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.33, 3,250.16 and 936.32 is: 1,403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.33 : 3,250.16 = 936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.33/3,250.16 = 936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.33x = 3,250.16 × 936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.33x = 3,043,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,172.39/2,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.47

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