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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.61, 3,250.85 and 1,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.61, 3,250.85 and 1,969.73 is: 2,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.61 : 3,250.85 = 1,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.61/3,250.85 = 1,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.61x = 3,250.85 × 1,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.61x = 6,403,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,284.80/2,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.72

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