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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.42, 3,252.84 and 608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.42, 3,252.84 and 608.48 is: 912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.42 : 3,252.84 = 608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.42/3,252.84 = 608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.42x = 3,252.84 × 608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.42x = 1,979,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,288.08/2,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.78

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