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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.44, 4,740.66 and 2,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.44, 4,740.66 and 2,065.71 is: 3,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.44 : 4,740.66 = 2,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.44/4,740.66 = 2,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.44x = 4,740.66 × 2,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.44x = 9,792,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,828.77/3,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.57

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