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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.36, 4,771.11 and 2,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.36, 4,771.11 and 2,352.44 is: 3,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.36 : 4,771.11 = 2,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.36/4,771.11 = 2,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.36x = 4,771.11 × 2,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.36x = 11,223,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223,750.01/3,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.45

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