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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.40, 4,752.60 and 1,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.40, 4,752.60 and 1,440.40 is: 2,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.40 : 4,752.60 = 1,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.40/4,752.60 = 1,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.40x = 4,752.60 × 1,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.40x = 6,845,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,645.04/3,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.60

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