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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.90, 4,753.35 and 1,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.90, 4,753.35 and 1,708.74 is: 2,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.90 : 4,753.35 = 1,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.90/4,753.35 = 1,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.90x = 4,753.35 × 1,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.90x = 8,122,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,239.28/3,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.11

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