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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.20, 4,361.55 and 2,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.20, 4,361.55 and 2,042.79 is: 2,818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.20 : 4,361.55 = 2,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.20/4,361.55 = 2,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.20x = 4,361.55 × 2,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.20x = 8,909,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,743.51/3,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.47

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