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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.80, 3,253.09 and 1,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.80, 3,253.09 and 1,508.72 is: 2,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.80 : 3,253.09 = 1,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.80/3,253.09 = 1,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.80x = 3,253.09 × 1,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.80x = 4,907,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,994.40/2,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.01

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