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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.37, 3,252.56 and 608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.37, 3,252.56 and 608.51 is: 912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.37 : 3,252.56 = 608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.37/3,252.56 = 608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.37x = 3,252.56 × 608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.37x = 1,979,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,220.37/2,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.77

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