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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.60, 3,253.05 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.60, 3,253.05 and 608.72 is: 913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.60 : 3,253.05 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.60/3,253.05 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.60x = 3,253.05 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.60x = 1,980,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,180.33/2,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.12

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