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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.83, 4,369.98 and 1,750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.83, 4,369.98 and 1,750.50 is: 2,415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.83 : 4,369.98 = 1,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.83/4,369.98 = 1,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.83x = 4,369.98 × 1,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.83x = 7,649,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,649.99/3,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.55

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