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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.02, 4,747.98 and 1,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.02, 4,747.98 and 1,523.72 is: 2,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.02 : 4,747.98 = 1,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.02/4,747.98 = 1,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.02x = 4,747.98 × 1,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.02x = 7,234,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,592.09/3,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.63

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