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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.56, 4,372.62 and 1,752.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.56, 4,372.62 and 1,752.35 is: 2,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.56 : 4,372.62 = 1,752.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.56/4,372.62 = 1,752.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.56x = 4,372.62 × 1,752.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.56x = 7,662,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,360.66/3,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.25

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