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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.98, 4,751.13 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.98, 4,751.13 and 975.66 is: 1,463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.98 : 4,751.13 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.98/4,751.13 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.98x = 4,751.13 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.98x = 4,635,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,487.50/3,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.69

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