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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.27, 4,369.41 and 1,749.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.27, 4,369.41 and 1,749.94 is: 2,414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.27 : 4,369.41 = 1,749.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.27/4,369.41 = 1,749.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.27x = 4,369.41 × 1,749.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.27x = 7,646,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,194.41/3,166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.89

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