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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.29, 4,740.63 and 2,066.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.29, 4,740.63 and 2,066.93 is: 3,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.29 : 4,740.63 = 2,066.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.29/4,740.63 = 2,066.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.29x = 4,740.63 × 2,066.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.29x = 9,798,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,550.37/3,165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.62

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