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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.46, 4,367.21 and 2,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.46, 4,367.21 and 2,954.25 is: 4,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.46 : 4,367.21 = 2,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.46/4,367.21 = 2,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.46x = 4,367.21 × 2,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.46x = 12,901,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,901,837.53/3,166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.54

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