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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.60, 4,372.28 and 1,752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.60, 4,372.28 and 1,752.09 is: 2,417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.60 : 4,372.28 = 1,752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.60/4,372.28 = 1,752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.60x = 4,372.28 × 1,752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.60x = 7,660,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,628.07/3,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.67

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