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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.48, 4,371.35 and 1,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.48, 4,371.35 and 1,751.13 is: 2,416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.48 : 4,371.35 = 1,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.48/4,371.35 = 1,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.48x = 4,371.35 × 1,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.48x = 7,654,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654,809.76/3,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.69

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