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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.58, 4,748.64 and 1,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.58, 4,748.64 and 1,412.12 is: 2,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.58 : 4,748.64 = 1,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.58/4,748.64 = 1,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.58x = 4,748.64 × 1,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.58x = 6,705,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,625.77/3,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.63

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