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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.68, 4,750.96 and 975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.68, 4,750.96 and 975.36 is: 1,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.68 : 4,750.96 = 975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.68/4,750.96 = 975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.68x = 4,750.96 × 975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.68x = 4,633,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,896.35/3,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.33

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