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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.92, 4,746.48 and 2,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.92, 4,746.48 and 2,614.88 is: 3,916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.92 : 4,746.48 = 2,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.92/4,746.48 = 2,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.92x = 4,746.48 × 2,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.92x = 12,411,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,475.62/3,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.63

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