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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.10, 4,372.04 and 1,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.10, 4,372.04 and 1,751.88 is: 2,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.10 : 4,372.04 = 1,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.10/4,372.04 = 1,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.10x = 4,372.04 × 1,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.10x = 7,659,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,289.44/3,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.63

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