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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.36, 4,753.44 and 1,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.36, 4,753.44 and 1,220.13 is: 1,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.36 : 4,753.44 = 1,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.36/4,753.44 = 1,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.36x = 4,753.44 × 1,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.36x = 5,799,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,814.75/3,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.54

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