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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.54, 4,752.33 and 1,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.54, 4,752.33 and 1,220.46 is: 1,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.54 : 4,752.33 = 1,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.54/4,752.33 = 1,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.54x = 4,752.33 × 1,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.54x = 5,800,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800,028.67/3,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.51

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