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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.84, 4,753.62 and 1,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.84, 4,753.62 and 1,437.24 is: 2,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.84 : 4,753.62 = 1,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.84/4,753.62 = 1,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.84x = 4,753.62 × 1,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.84x = 6,832,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,092.81/3,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.02

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