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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.03, 4,360.65 and 1,743.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.03, 4,360.65 and 1,743.66 is: 2,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.03 : 4,360.65 = 1,743.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.03/4,360.65 = 1,743.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.03x = 4,360.65 × 1,743.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.03x = 7,603,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,490.98/3,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.15

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