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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.28, 4,712.79 and 3,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.28, 4,712.79 and 3,085.76 is: 4,601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.28 : 4,712.79 = 3,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.28/4,712.79 = 3,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.28x = 4,712.79 × 3,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.28x = 14,542,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542,523.44/3,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.66

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