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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.63, 4,371.48 and 1,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.63, 4,371.48 and 1,909.80 is: 2,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.63 : 4,371.48 = 1,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.63/4,371.48 = 1,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.63x = 4,371.48 × 1,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.63x = 8,348,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,652.50/3,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.78

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