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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.86, 3,252.71 and 608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.86, 3,252.71 and 608.77 is: 912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.86 : 3,252.71 = 608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.86/3,252.71 = 608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.86x = 3,252.71 × 608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.86x = 1,980,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,152.27/2,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.99

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