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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.82, 5,296.68 and 3,166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.82, 5,296.68 and 3,166.83 is: 4,718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.82 : 5,296.68 = 3,166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.82/5,296.68 = 3,166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.82x = 5,296.68 × 3,166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.82x = 16,773,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,685.12/3,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.58

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