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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.97, 4,751.51 and 1,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.97, 4,751.51 and 1,995.62 is: 2,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.97 : 4,751.51 = 1,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.97/4,751.51 = 1,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.97x = 4,751.51 × 1,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.97x = 9,482,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,174.65/3,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.09

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