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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.92, 4,753.92 and 1,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.92, 4,753.92 and 1,437.56 is: 2,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.92 : 4,753.92 = 1,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.92/4,753.92 = 1,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.92x = 4,753.92 × 1,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.92x = 6,834,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,045.24/3,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.58

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