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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.48, 4,160.08 and 2,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.48, 4,160.08 and 2,232.48 is: 3,078.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.48 : 4,160.08 = 2,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.48/4,160.08 = 2,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.48x = 4,160.08 × 2,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.48x = 9,287,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,295.40/3,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.85

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