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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.60, 4,752.39 and 1,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.60, 4,752.39 and 1,995 is: 2,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.60 : 4,752.39 = 1,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.60/4,752.39 = 1,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.60x = 4,752.39 × 1,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.60x = 9,481,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481,018.05/3,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.18

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