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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.57, 3,252.59 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.57, 3,252.59 and 608.70 is: 912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.57 : 3,252.59 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.57/3,252.59 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.57x = 3,252.59 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.57x = 1,979,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,844.67/2,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.97

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