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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.88, 3,248.28 and 2,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.88, 3,248.28 and 2,033.52 is: 3,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.88 : 3,248.28 = 2,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.88/3,248.28 = 2,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.88x = 3,248.28 × 2,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.88x = 6,605,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,442.35/2,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.55

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