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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.74, 4,731.36 and 2,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.74, 4,731.36 and 2,062.74 is: 3,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.74 : 4,731.36 = 2,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.74/4,731.36 = 2,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.74x = 4,731.36 × 2,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.74x = 9,759,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,565.53/3,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.75

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