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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.52, 4,360.75 and 2,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.52, 4,360.75 and 2,041.23 is: 2,816.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.52 : 4,360.75 = 2,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.52/4,360.75 = 2,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.52x = 4,360.75 × 2,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.52x = 8,901,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,293.72/3,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.40

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