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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.07, 4,716.59 and 3,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.07, 4,716.59 and 3,023.91 is: 4,504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.07 : 4,716.59 = 3,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.07/4,716.59 = 3,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.07x = 4,716.59 × 3,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.07x = 14,262,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,551.23/3,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.82

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