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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.87, 4,373.24 and 1,752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.87, 4,373.24 and 1,752.49 is: 2,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.87 : 4,373.24 = 1,752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.87/4,373.24 = 1,752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.87x = 4,373.24 × 1,752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.87x = 7,664,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,041.33/3,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.54

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