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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.54, 4,754.79 and 1,526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.54, 4,754.79 and 1,526.78 is: 2,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.54 : 4,754.79 = 1,526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.54/4,754.79 = 1,526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.54x = 4,754.79 × 1,526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.54x = 7,259,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,494.50/3,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.12

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