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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.06, 4,360.72 and 1,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.06, 4,360.72 and 1,762.54 is: 2,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.06 : 4,360.72 = 1,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.06/4,360.72 = 1,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.06x = 4,360.72 × 1,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.06x = 7,685,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,685,943.43/3,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.21

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