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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.54, 4,753.35 and 1,220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.54, 4,753.35 and 1,220.58 is: 1,831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.54 : 4,753.35 = 1,220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.54/4,753.35 = 1,220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.54x = 4,753.35 × 1,220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.54x = 5,801,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,843.94/3,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.08

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