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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.76, 4,752.24 and 1,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.76, 4,752.24 and 1,436.52 is: 2,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.76 : 4,752.24 = 1,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.76/4,752.24 = 1,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.76x = 4,752.24 × 1,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.76x = 6,826,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826,687.80/3,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.05

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