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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.08, 4,730.76 and 2,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.08, 4,730.76 and 2,342.03 is: 3,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.08 : 4,730.76 = 2,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.08/4,730.76 = 2,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.08x = 4,730.76 × 2,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.08x = 11,079,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,079,558.19/3,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.10

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