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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.32, 4,708.03 and 3,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.32, 4,708.03 and 3,018.16 is: 4,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.32 : 4,708.03 = 3,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.32/4,708.03 = 3,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.32x = 4,708.03 × 3,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.32x = 14,209,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,587.82/3,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.25

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