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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.47, 4,753.48 and 2,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.47, 4,753.48 and 2,233.24 is: 3,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.47 : 4,753.48 = 2,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.47/4,753.48 = 2,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.47x = 4,753.48 × 2,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.47x = 10,615,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615,675.99/3,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.41

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