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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.50, 4,368.66 and 1,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.50, 4,368.66 and 1,768.52 is: 2,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.50 : 4,368.66 = 1,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.50/4,368.66 = 1,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.50x = 4,368.66 × 1,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.50x = 7,726,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,062.58/3,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.71

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