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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.79, 4,751.39 and 2,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.79, 4,751.39 and 2,230.63 is: 3,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.79 : 4,751.39 = 2,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.79/4,751.39 = 2,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.79x = 4,751.39 × 2,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.79x = 10,598,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,586.77/3,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.80

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