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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.64, 2,993.76 and 1,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.64, 2,993.76 and 1,236.96 is: 1,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.64 : 2,993.76 = 1,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.64/2,993.76 = 1,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.64x = 2,993.76 × 1,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.64x = 3,703,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,161.37/2,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.60

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