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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.61, 4,749.80 and 975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.61, 4,749.80 and 975.29 is: 1,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.61 : 4,749.80 = 975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.61/4,749.80 = 975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.61x = 4,749.80 × 975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.61x = 4,632,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,411.13/3,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.89

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