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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.93, 4,373.04 and 1,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.93, 4,373.04 and 1,752.58 is: 2,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.93 : 4,373.04 = 1,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.93/4,373.04 = 1,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.93x = 4,373.04 × 1,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.93x = 7,664,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,080.58/3,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.51

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