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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.26, 4,360.77 and 2,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.26, 4,360.77 and 2,110.50 is: 2,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.26 : 4,360.77 = 2,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.26/4,360.77 = 2,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.26x = 4,360.77 × 2,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.26x = 9,203,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,405.09/3,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.23

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