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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.63, 3,050.52 and 2,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.63, 3,050.52 and 2,168.72 is: 2,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.63 : 3,050.52 = 2,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.63/3,050.52 = 2,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.63x = 3,050.52 × 2,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.63x = 6,615,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,723.73/2,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.48

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