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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.13, 4,369.16 and 1,749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.13, 4,369.16 and 1,749.77 is: 2,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.13 : 4,369.16 = 1,749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.13/4,369.16 = 1,749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.13x = 4,369.16 × 1,749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.13x = 7,644,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,994.50/3,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.62

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