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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.97, 4,728.51 and 2,970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.97, 4,728.51 and 2,970.14 is: 4,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.97 : 4,728.51 = 2,970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.97/4,728.51 = 2,970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.97x = 4,728.51 × 2,970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.97x = 14,044,313.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,313.05/3,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.63

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