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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.15, 4,753.58 and 2,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.15, 4,753.58 and 2,193.72 is: 3,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.15 : 4,753.58 = 2,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.15/4,753.58 = 2,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.15x = 4,753.58 × 2,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.15x = 10,428,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,012.55/3,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.51

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