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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.20, 4,371.54 and 2,034.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.20, 4,371.54 and 2,034.87 is: 2,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.20 : 4,371.54 = 2,034.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.20/4,371.54 = 2,034.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.20x = 4,371.54 × 2,034.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.20x = 8,895,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,515.60/3,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.76

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