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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.38, 4,749.46 and 1,702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.38, 4,749.46 and 1,702.82 is: 2,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.38 : 4,749.46 = 1,702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.38/4,749.46 = 1,702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.38x = 4,749.46 × 1,702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.38x = 8,087,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087,475.48/3,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.98

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