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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.64, 4,372.48 and 1,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.64, 4,372.48 and 1,771.20 is: 2,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.64 : 4,372.48 = 1,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.64/4,372.48 = 1,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.64x = 4,372.48 × 1,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.64x = 7,744,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,536.58/3,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.12

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