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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.43, 4,753.37 and 1,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.43, 4,753.37 and 1,088.35 is: 1,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.43 : 4,753.37 = 1,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.43/4,753.37 = 1,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.43x = 4,753.37 × 1,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.43x = 5,173,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,330.24/3,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.77

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