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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.18, 4,748.97 and 1,414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.18, 4,748.97 and 1,414.01 is: 2,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.18 : 4,748.97 = 1,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.18/4,748.97 = 1,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.18x = 4,748.97 × 1,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.18x = 6,715,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,073.58/3,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.54

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