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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.04, 4,744.36 and 1,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.04, 4,744.36 and 1,845.14 is: 2,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.04 : 4,744.36 = 1,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.04/4,744.36 = 1,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.04x = 4,744.36 × 1,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.04x = 8,754,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,008.41/3,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.22

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