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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.52, 3,255.84 and 1,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.52, 3,255.84 and 1,347.81 is: 2,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.52 : 3,255.84 = 1,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.52/3,255.84 = 1,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.52x = 3,255.84 × 1,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.52x = 4,388,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,253.71/2,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.62

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