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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.82, 4,367.37 and 2,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.82, 4,367.37 and 2,046.59 is: 2,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.82 : 4,367.37 = 2,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.82/4,367.37 = 2,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.82x = 4,367.37 × 2,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.82x = 8,938,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,193.93/3,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.45

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