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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.28, 4,356.57 and 2,213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.28, 4,356.57 and 2,213.09 is: 3,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.28 : 4,356.57 = 2,213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.28/4,356.57 = 2,213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.28x = 4,356.57 × 2,213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.28x = 9,641,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,448.65/3,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.82

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