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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.66, 4,548.75 and 2,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.66, 4,548.75 and 2,166.34 is: 3,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.66 : 4,548.75 = 2,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.66/4,548.75 = 2,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.66x = 4,548.75 × 2,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.66x = 9,854,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854,139.08/3,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.20

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