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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.51, 4,737.52 and 1,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.51, 4,737.52 and 1,595.73 is: 2,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.51 : 4,737.52 = 1,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.51/4,737.52 = 1,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.51x = 4,737.52 × 1,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.51x = 7,559,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,802.79/3,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.96

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