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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.22, 4,703.01 and 3,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.22, 4,703.01 and 3,055.11 is: 4,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.22 : 4,703.01 = 3,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.22/4,703.01 = 3,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.22x = 4,703.01 × 3,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.22x = 14,368,212.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,212.88/3,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.59

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