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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.62, 4,750.01 and 975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.62, 4,750.01 and 975.37 is: 1,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.62 : 4,750.01 = 975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.62/4,750.01 = 975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.62x = 4,750.01 × 975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.62x = 4,633,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,017.25/3,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.08

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