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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.04, 4,734.81 and 1,923.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.04, 4,734.81 and 1,923.71 is: 2,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.04 : 4,734.81 = 1,923.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.04/4,734.81 = 1,923.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.04x = 4,734.81 × 1,923.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.04x = 9,108,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,377.67/3,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.37

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