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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.94, 4,661.93 and 1,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.94, 4,661.93 and 1,160.13 is: 1,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.94 : 4,661.93 = 1,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.94/4,661.93 = 1,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.94x = 4,661.93 × 1,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.94x = 5,408,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,444.85/3,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.20

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