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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.23, 4,372.31 and 2,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.23, 4,372.31 and 2,049.09 is: 2,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.23 : 4,372.31 = 2,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.23/4,372.31 = 2,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.23x = 4,372.31 × 2,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.23x = 8,959,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,256.70/3,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.63

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