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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.98, 4,370.64 and 1,750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.98, 4,370.64 and 1,750.70 is: 2,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.98 : 4,370.64 = 1,750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.98/4,370.64 = 1,750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.98x = 4,370.64 × 1,750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.98x = 7,651,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,679.45/3,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.08

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