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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.43, 4,348.30 and 2,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.43, 4,348.30 and 2,916.93 is: 4,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.43 : 4,348.30 = 2,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.43/4,348.30 = 2,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.43x = 4,348.30 × 2,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.43x = 12,683,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683,664.98/3,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.14

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