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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.55, 4,360.96 and 1,965.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.55, 4,360.96 and 1,965.87 is: 2,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.55 : 4,360.96 = 1,965.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.55/4,360.96 = 1,965.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.55x = 4,360.96 × 1,965.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.55x = 8,573,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,071.83/3,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.52

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