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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.96, 4,361.25 and 2,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.96, 4,361.25 and 2,041.95 is: 2,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.96 : 4,361.25 = 2,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.96/4,361.25 = 2,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.96x = 4,361.25 × 2,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.96x = 8,905,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,454.44/3,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.33

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