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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.20, 4,740.30 and 1,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.20, 4,740.30 and 1,993.80 is: 2,990.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.20 : 4,740.30 = 1,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.20/4,740.30 = 1,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.20x = 4,740.30 × 1,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.20x = 9,451,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,210.14/3,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.70

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