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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.95, 4,358.91 and 1,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.95, 4,358.91 and 1,964.20 is: 2,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.95 : 4,358.91 = 1,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.95/4,358.91 = 1,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.95x = 4,358.91 × 1,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.95x = 8,561,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,771.02/3,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.32

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