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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.51, 3,252.55 and 608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.51, 3,252.55 and 608.65 is: 912.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.51 : 3,252.55 = 608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.51/3,252.55 = 608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.51x = 3,252.55 × 608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.51x = 1,979,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,664.56/2,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.91

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