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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.70, 4,753.20 and 1,319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.70, 4,753.20 and 1,319.62 is: 1,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.70 : 4,753.20 = 1,319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.70/4,753.20 = 1,319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.70x = 4,753.20 × 1,319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.70x = 6,272,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,417.78/3,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.49

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