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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.08, 4,747.32 and 2,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.08, 4,747.32 and 2,285.28 is: 3,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.08 : 4,747.32 = 2,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.08/4,747.32 = 2,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.08x = 4,747.32 × 2,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.08x = 10,848,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,848,955.45/3,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.13

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