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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.40, 4,358.21 and 2,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.40, 4,358.21 and 2,041.92 is: 2,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.40 : 4,358.21 = 2,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.40/4,358.21 = 2,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.40x = 4,358.21 × 2,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.40x = 8,899,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,105.95/3,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.82

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