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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.63, 4,744.14 and 2,850.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.63, 4,744.14 and 2,850.37 is: 4,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.63 : 4,744.14 = 2,850.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.63/4,744.14 = 2,850.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.63x = 4,744.14 × 2,850.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.63x = 13,522,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522,554.33/3,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.44

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