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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.34, 3,252.53 and 1,738.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.34, 3,252.53 and 1,738.23 is: 2,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.34 : 3,252.53 = 1,738.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.34/3,252.53 = 1,738.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.34x = 3,252.53 × 1,738.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.34x = 5,653,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,645.22/2,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.36

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