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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.81, 3,312.32 and 1,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.81, 3,312.32 and 1,168.52 is: 1,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.81 : 3,312.32 = 1,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.81/3,312.32 = 1,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.81x = 3,312.32 × 1,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.81x = 3,870,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,512.17/2,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.72

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