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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.37, 4,372.26 and 1,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.37, 4,372.26 and 1,752.01 is: 2,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.37 : 4,372.26 = 1,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.37/4,372.26 = 1,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.37x = 4,372.26 × 1,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.37x = 7,660,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,260.19/3,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.73

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