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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.67, 3,254.60 and 1,614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.67, 3,254.60 and 1,614.63 is: 2,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.67 : 3,254.60 = 1,614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.67/3,254.60 = 1,614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.67x = 3,254.60 × 1,614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.67x = 5,254,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,966.72/2,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.13

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