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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.85, 4,748.81 and 2,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.85, 4,748.81 and 2,077.12 is: 3,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.85 : 4,748.81 = 2,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.85/4,748.81 = 2,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.85x = 4,748.81 × 2,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.85x = 9,863,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,848.23/3,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.70

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