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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.28, 4,739.94 and 1,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.28, 4,739.94 and 1,080.34 is: 1,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.28 : 4,739.94 = 1,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.28/4,739.94 = 1,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.28x = 4,739.94 × 1,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.28x = 5,120,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,746.78/3,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.35

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