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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.20, 3,312.18 and 1,168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.20, 3,312.18 and 1,168.35 is: 1,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.20 : 3,312.18 = 1,168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.20/3,312.18 = 1,168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.20x = 3,312.18 × 1,168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.20x = 3,869,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,785.50/2,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.67

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