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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.88, 3,256.56 and 2,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.88, 3,256.56 and 2,076.72 is: 3,118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.88 : 3,256.56 = 2,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.88/3,256.56 = 2,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.88x = 3,256.56 × 2,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.88x = 6,762,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,963.28/2,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.18

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