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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.13, 4,372.01 and 1,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.13, 4,372.01 and 1,770.88 is: 2,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.13 : 4,372.01 = 1,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.13/4,372.01 = 1,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.13x = 4,372.01 × 1,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.13x = 7,742,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,305.07/3,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.81

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