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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.76, 4,752.18 and 1,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.76, 4,752.18 and 1,413.42 is: 2,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.76 : 4,752.18 = 1,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.76/4,752.18 = 1,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.76x = 4,752.18 × 1,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.76x = 6,716,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,826.26/3,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.37

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