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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.48, 4,360.72 and 1,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.48, 4,360.72 and 1,918.24 is: 2,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.48 : 4,360.72 = 1,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.48/4,360.72 = 1,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.48x = 4,360.72 × 1,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.48x = 8,364,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,907.53/3,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.72

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