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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.82, 4,728.27 and 2,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.82, 4,728.27 and 2,635.94 is: 3,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.82 : 4,728.27 = 2,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.82/4,728.27 = 2,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.82x = 4,728.27 × 2,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.82x = 12,463,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463,457.73/3,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.11

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