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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.08, 4,736.75 and 1,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.08, 4,736.75 and 1,211.76 is: 1,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.08 : 4,736.75 = 1,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.08/4,736.75 = 1,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.08x = 4,736.75 × 1,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.08x = 5,739,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,798.12/3,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.35

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