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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.83, 4,740.41 and 1,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.83, 4,740.41 and 1,923.96 is: 2,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.83 : 4,740.41 = 1,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.83/4,740.41 = 1,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.83x = 4,740.41 × 1,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.83x = 9,120,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120,349.60/3,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.43

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