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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.67, 4,753.68 and 1,090.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.67, 4,753.68 and 1,090.21 is: 1,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.67 : 4,753.68 = 1,090.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.67/4,753.68 = 1,090.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.67x = 4,753.68 × 1,090.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.67x = 5,182,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,509.47/3,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.55

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