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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.58, 3,250.44 and 936.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.58, 3,250.44 and 936.57 is: 1,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.58 : 3,250.44 = 936.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.58/3,250.44 = 936.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.58x = 3,250.44 × 936.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.58x = 3,044,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,264.59/2,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.81

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