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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.60, 4,746.98 and 2,651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.60, 4,746.98 and 2,651.93 is: 3,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.60 : 4,746.98 = 2,651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.60/4,746.98 = 2,651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.60x = 4,746.98 × 2,651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.60x = 12,588,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,621.68/3,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.93

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