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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.62, 4,752.02 and 1,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.62, 4,752.02 and 1,220.37 is: 1,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.62 : 4,752.02 = 1,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.62/4,752.02 = 1,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.62x = 4,752.02 × 1,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.62x = 5,799,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,201.01/3,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.20

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