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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.73, 4,369.88 and 1,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.73, 4,369.88 and 1,907.38 is: 2,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.73 : 4,369.88 = 1,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.73/4,369.88 = 1,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.73x = 4,369.88 × 1,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.73x = 8,335,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,031.95/3,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.06

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