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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.82, 4,360.03 and 2,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.82, 4,360.03 and 2,323.69 is: 3,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.82 : 4,360.03 = 2,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.82/4,360.03 = 2,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.82x = 4,360.03 × 2,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.82x = 10,131,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,341.40/3,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.29

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