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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.70, 4,734.21 and 2,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.70, 4,734.21 and 2,061.73 is: 3,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.70 : 4,734.21 = 2,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.70/4,734.21 = 2,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.70x = 4,734.21 × 2,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.70x = 9,760,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,760,662.78/3,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.13

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