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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.44, 4,369.61 and 1,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.44, 4,369.61 and 1,750.25 is: 2,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.44 : 4,369.61 = 1,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.44/4,369.61 = 1,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.44x = 4,369.61 × 1,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.44x = 7,647,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,879.30/3,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.29

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