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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.40, 4,750.14 and 975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.40, 4,750.14 and 975.08 is: 1,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.40 : 4,750.14 = 975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.40/4,750.14 = 975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.40x = 4,750.14 × 975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.40x = 4,631,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,766.51/3,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.79

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