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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.08, 4,717.73 and 1,666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.08, 4,717.73 and 1,666.94 is: 2,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.08 : 4,717.73 = 1,666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.08/4,717.73 = 1,666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.08x = 4,717.73 × 1,666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.08x = 7,864,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,172.85/3,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.71

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