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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.43, 4,736.80 and 2,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.43, 4,736.80 and 2,236.25 is: 3,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.43 : 4,736.80 = 2,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.43/4,736.80 = 2,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.43x = 4,736.80 × 2,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.43x = 10,592,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,592,657.82/3,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.65

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