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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.66, 4,372.79 and 1,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.66, 4,372.79 and 1,752.28 is: 2,418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.66 : 4,372.79 = 1,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.66/4,372.79 = 1,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.66x = 4,372.79 × 1,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.66x = 7,662,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,332.77/3,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.16

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