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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.47, 4,749.71 and 1,436.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.47, 4,749.71 and 1,436.31 is: 2,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.47 : 4,749.71 = 1,436.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.47/4,749.71 = 1,436.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.47x = 4,749.71 × 1,436.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.47x = 6,822,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,048.79/3,166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.47

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