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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.08, 4,366.28 and 1,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.08, 4,366.28 and 1,969.54 is: 2,716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.08 : 4,366.28 = 1,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.08/4,366.28 = 1,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.08x = 4,366.28 × 1,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.08x = 8,599,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,563.11/3,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.15

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