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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.40, 4,749.36 and 974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.40, 4,749.36 and 974.96 is: 1,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.40 : 4,749.36 = 974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.40/4,749.36 = 974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.40x = 4,749.36 × 974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.40x = 4,630,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,436.03/3,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.37

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