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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.96, 2,992.32 and 1,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.96, 2,992.32 and 1,339.52 is: 1,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.96 : 2,992.32 = 1,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.96/2,992.32 = 1,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.96x = 2,992.32 × 1,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.96x = 4,008,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,272.49/2,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.02

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