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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.98, 4,734.90 and 3,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.98, 4,734.90 and 3,051 is: 4,570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.98 : 4,734.90 = 3,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.98/4,734.90 = 3,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.98x = 4,734.90 × 3,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.98x = 14,446,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,179.90/3,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.16

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