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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.12, 4,713.44 and 2,610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.12, 4,713.44 and 2,610.37 is: 3,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.12 : 4,713.44 = 2,610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.12/4,713.44 = 2,610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.12x = 4,713.44 × 2,610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.12x = 12,303,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303,822.37/3,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.17

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