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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.71, 4,753.16 and 1,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.71, 4,753.16 and 1,319.88 is: 1,979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.71 : 4,753.16 = 1,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.71/4,753.16 = 1,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.71x = 4,753.16 × 1,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.71x = 6,273,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,600.82/3,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.86

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