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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.08, 4,747.20 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.08, 4,747.20 and 1,626.24 is: 2,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.08 : 4,747.20 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.08/4,747.20 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.08x = 4,747.20 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.08x = 7,720,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,086.53/3,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.37

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