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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.27, 4,716.37 and 2,809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.27, 4,716.37 and 2,809.96 is: 4,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.27 : 4,716.37 = 2,809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.27/4,716.37 = 2,809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.27x = 4,716.37 × 2,809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.27x = 13,252,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,814.76/3,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.58

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