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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.84, 4,368.60 and 1,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.84, 4,368.60 and 1,768.68 is: 2,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.84 : 4,368.60 = 1,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.84/4,368.60 = 1,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.84x = 4,368.60 × 1,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.84x = 7,726,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,655.45/3,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.63

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