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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.99, 4,354.45 and 2,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.99, 4,354.45 and 2,162.54 is: 2,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.99 : 4,354.45 = 2,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.99/4,354.45 = 2,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.99x = 4,354.45 × 2,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.99x = 9,416,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,661.49/3,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.91

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