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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.73, 4,750.10 and 975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.73, 4,750.10 and 975.49 is: 1,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.73 : 4,750.10 = 975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.73/4,750.10 = 975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.73x = 4,750.10 × 975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.73x = 4,633,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,675.05/3,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.24

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