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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.77, 3,250.42 and 934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.77, 3,250.42 and 934.94 is: 1,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.77 : 3,250.42 = 934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.77/3,250.42 = 934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.77x = 3,250.42 × 934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.77x = 3,038,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,947.67/2,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.23

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