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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.24, 3,292.32 and 1,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.24, 3,292.32 and 1,168.32 is: 1,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.24 : 3,292.32 = 1,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.24/3,292.32 = 1,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.24x = 3,292.32 × 1,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.24x = 3,846,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,483.30/2,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.99

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