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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.09, 4,363.50 and 2,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.09, 4,363.50 and 2,377.40 is: 3,281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.09 : 4,363.50 = 2,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.09/4,363.50 = 2,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.09x = 4,363.50 × 2,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.09x = 10,373,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373,784.90/3,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.71

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