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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.02, 4,744.89 and 1,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.02, 4,744.89 and 1,702.02 is: 2,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.02 : 4,744.89 = 1,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.02/4,744.89 = 1,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.02x = 4,744.89 × 1,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.02x = 8,075,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,897.68/3,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.80

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