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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.92, 4,160.16 and 2,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.92, 4,160.16 and 2,308.32 is: 3,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.92 : 4,160.16 = 2,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.92/4,160.16 = 2,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.92x = 4,160.16 × 2,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.92x = 9,602,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,980.53/3,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.21

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