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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.26, 4,750.20 and 975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.26, 4,750.20 and 975.22 is: 1,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.26 : 4,750.20 = 975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.26/4,750.20 = 975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.26x = 4,750.20 × 975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.26x = 4,632,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,490.04/3,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.08

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