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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.35, 4,369.62 and 1,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.35, 4,369.62 and 1,750.12 is: 2,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.35 : 4,369.62 = 1,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.35/4,369.62 = 1,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.35x = 4,369.62 × 1,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.35x = 7,647,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,359.35/3,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.20

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