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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.81, 3,252.86 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.81, 3,252.86 and 608.92 is: 913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.81 : 3,252.86 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.81/3,252.86 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.81x = 3,252.86 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.81x = 1,980,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,722.62/2,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.28

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