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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.36, 4,739.10 and 1,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.36, 4,739.10 and 1,622.44 is: 2,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.36 : 4,739.10 = 1,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.36/4,739.10 = 1,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.36x = 4,739.10 × 1,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.36x = 7,688,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,905.40/3,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.92

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