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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.97, 4,372.98 and 1,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.97, 4,372.98 and 1,752.62 is: 2,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.97 : 4,372.98 = 1,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.97/4,372.98 = 1,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.97x = 4,372.98 × 1,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.97x = 7,664,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,172.21/3,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.51

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