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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.01, 4,753.12 and 1,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.01, 4,753.12 and 1,414.26 is: 2,121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.01 : 4,753.12 = 1,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.01/4,753.12 = 1,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.01x = 4,753.12 × 1,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.01x = 6,722,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,123.73/3,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.88

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