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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.89, 4,373.09 and 1,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.89, 4,373.09 and 1,752.63 is: 2,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.89 : 4,373.09 = 1,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.89/4,373.09 = 1,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.89x = 4,373.09 × 1,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.89x = 7,664,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,399.96/3,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.64

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