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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.08, 4,360.26 and 1,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.08, 4,360.26 and 1,919.08 is: 2,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.08 : 4,360.26 = 1,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.08/4,360.26 = 1,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.08x = 4,360.26 × 1,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.08x = 8,367,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367,687.76/3,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.10

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