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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.72, 4,706.88 and 2,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.72, 4,706.88 and 2,168 is: 2,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.72 : 4,706.88 = 2,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.72/4,706.88 = 2,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.72x = 4,706.88 × 2,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.72x = 10,204,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,515.84/3,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.89

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