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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.47, 4,349.10 and 2,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.47, 4,349.10 and 2,806.49 is: 3,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.47 : 4,349.10 = 2,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.47/4,349.10 = 2,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.47x = 4,349.10 × 2,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.47x = 12,205,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,683.91/3,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.24

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