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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.60, 4,361.94 and 2,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.60, 4,361.94 and 2,362.54 is: 3,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.60 : 4,361.94 = 2,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.60/4,361.94 = 2,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.60x = 4,361.94 × 2,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.60x = 10,305,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305,257.73/3,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.54

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