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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.62, 4,753.83 and 2,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.62, 4,753.83 and 2,774.96 is: 4,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.62 : 4,753.83 = 2,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.62/4,753.83 = 2,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.62x = 4,753.83 × 2,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.62x = 13,191,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,688.10/3,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.23

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