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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.96, 4,365.30 and 2,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.96, 4,365.30 and 2,762.08 is: 3,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.96 : 4,365.30 = 2,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.96/4,365.30 = 2,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.96x = 4,365.30 × 2,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.96x = 12,057,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,057,307.82/3,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.44

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