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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.58, 4,369.86 and 1,750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.58, 4,369.86 and 1,750.36 is: 2,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.58 : 4,369.86 = 1,750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.58/4,369.86 = 1,750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.58x = 4,369.86 × 1,750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.58x = 7,648,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648,828.15/3,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.49

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