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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.55, 4,749.84 and 975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.55, 4,749.84 and 975.27 is: 1,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.55 : 4,749.84 = 975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.55/4,749.84 = 975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.55x = 4,749.84 × 975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.55x = 4,632,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,376.46/3,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.91

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