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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.42, 3,046.46 and 1,368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.42, 3,046.46 and 1,368.85 is: 1,888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.42 : 3,046.46 = 1,368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.42/3,046.46 = 1,368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.42x = 3,046.46 × 1,368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.42x = 4,170,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,146.77/2,208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.29

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