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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.40, 4,738.32 and 1,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.40, 4,738.32 and 1,493.60 is: 2,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.40 : 4,738.32 = 1,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.40/4,738.32 = 1,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.40x = 4,738.32 × 1,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.40x = 7,077,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,131.06/3,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.32

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