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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.44, 4,363.56 and 2,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.44, 4,363.56 and 2,044.08 is: 2,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.44 : 4,363.56 = 2,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.44/4,363.56 = 2,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.44x = 4,363.56 × 2,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.44x = 8,919,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919,465.72/3,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.22

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