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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.64, 4,744.80 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.64, 4,744.80 and 2,011.20 is: 3,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.64 : 4,744.80 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.64/4,744.80 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.64x = 4,744.80 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.64x = 9,542,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542,741.76/3,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.24

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