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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.52, 4,752.68 and 1,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.52, 4,752.68 and 1,437.14 is: 2,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.52 : 4,752.68 = 1,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.52/4,752.68 = 1,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.52x = 4,752.68 × 1,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.52x = 6,830,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,271.23/3,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.67

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