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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.26, 4,737.15 and 1,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.26, 4,737.15 and 1,595.48 is: 2,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.26 : 4,737.15 = 1,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.26/4,737.15 = 1,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.26x = 4,737.15 × 1,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.26x = 7,558,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,004.40/3,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.58

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