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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.99, 4,753.35 and 1,319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.99, 4,753.35 and 1,319.58 is: 1,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.99 : 4,753.35 = 1,319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.99/4,753.35 = 1,319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.99x = 4,753.35 × 1,319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.99x = 6,272,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,425.59/3,168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.31

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