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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.76, 4,753.65 and 1,790.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.76, 4,753.65 and 1,790.95 is: 2,686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.76 : 4,753.65 = 1,790.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.76/4,753.65 = 1,790.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.76x = 4,753.65 × 1,790.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.76x = 8,513,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,513,538.97/3,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.71

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