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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.23, 4,736.49 and 2,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.23, 4,736.49 and 2,236.04 is: 3,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.23 : 4,736.49 = 2,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.23/4,736.49 = 2,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.23x = 4,736.49 × 2,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.23x = 10,590,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590,981.10/3,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.33

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