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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.73, 4,753.82 and 1,526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.73, 4,753.82 and 1,526.66 is: 2,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.73 : 4,753.82 = 1,526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.73/4,753.82 = 1,526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.73x = 4,753.82 × 1,526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.73x = 7,257,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,464.72/3,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.34

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