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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.39, 4,752.84 and 2,429.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.39, 4,752.84 and 2,429.07 is: 3,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.39 : 4,752.84 = 2,429.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.39/4,752.84 = 2,429.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.39x = 4,752.84 × 2,429.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.39x = 11,544,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544,981.06/3,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.80

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