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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.92, 4,751.35 and 1,522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.92, 4,751.35 and 1,522.19 is: 2,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.92 : 4,751.35 = 1,522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.92/4,751.35 = 1,522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.92x = 4,751.35 × 1,522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.92x = 7,232,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,429.89/3,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.30

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