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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.02, 4,352.58 and 2,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.02, 4,352.58 and 2,406.72 is: 3,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.02 : 4,352.58 = 2,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.02/4,352.58 = 2,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.02x = 4,352.58 × 2,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.02x = 10,475,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,441.34/3,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.99

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