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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.43, 4,372.35 and 1,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.43, 4,372.35 and 1,752.08 is: 2,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.43 : 4,372.35 = 1,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.43/4,372.35 = 1,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.43x = 4,372.35 × 1,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.43x = 7,660,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,685.13/3,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.82

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