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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176, 4,765.92 and 1,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176, 4,765.92 and 1,352 is: 2,028.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176 : 4,765.92 = 1,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176/4,765.92 = 1,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176x = 4,765.92 × 1,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176x = 6,443,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,523.84/3,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.82

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