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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.22, 4,663.55 and 1,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.22, 4,663.55 and 1,160.58 is: 1,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.22 : 4,663.55 = 1,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.22/4,663.55 = 1,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.22x = 4,663.55 × 1,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.22x = 5,412,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,413.75/3,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.32

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