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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.34, 3,250.08 and 936.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.34, 3,250.08 and 936.78 is: 1,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.34 : 3,250.08 = 936.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.34/3,250.08 = 936.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.34x = 3,250.08 × 936.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.34x = 3,044,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,609.94/2,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.12

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