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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.94, 4,753.35 and 1,435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.94, 4,753.35 and 1,435.54 is: 2,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.94 : 4,753.35 = 1,435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.94/4,753.35 = 1,435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.94x = 4,753.35 × 1,435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.94x = 6,823,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,624.06/3,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.28

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