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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.32, 4,371.99 and 1,987.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.32, 4,371.99 and 1,987.34 is: 2,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.32 : 4,371.99 = 1,987.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.32/4,371.99 = 1,987.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.32x = 4,371.99 × 1,987.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.32x = 8,688,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,630.61/3,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.35

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