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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.08, 4,750.89 and 1,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.08, 4,750.89 and 1,413.62 is: 2,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.08 : 4,750.89 = 1,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.08/4,750.89 = 1,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.08x = 4,750.89 × 1,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.08x = 6,715,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,929.37/3,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.88

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