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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.70, 4,372.81 and 1,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.70, 4,372.81 and 1,752.43 is: 2,418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.70 : 4,372.81 = 1,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.70/4,372.81 = 1,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.70x = 4,372.81 × 1,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.70x = 7,663,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,043.43/3,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.36

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