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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.85, 4,373.04 and 1,752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.85, 4,373.04 and 1,752.47 is: 2,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.85 : 4,373.04 = 1,752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.85/4,373.04 = 1,752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.85x = 4,373.04 × 1,752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.85x = 7,663,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,606.12/3,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.42

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