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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.30, 4,761.90 and 2,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.30, 4,761.90 and 2,623.98 is: 3,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.30 : 4,761.90 = 2,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.30/4,761.90 = 2,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.30x = 4,761.90 × 2,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.30x = 12,495,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495,130.36/3,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.80

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