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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.07, 4,366.34 and 2,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.07, 4,366.34 and 2,045.83 is: 2,821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.07 : 4,366.34 = 2,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.07/4,366.34 = 2,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.07x = 4,366.34 × 2,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.07x = 8,932,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932,796.36/3,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.41

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