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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.36, 4,741.68 and 1,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.36, 4,741.68 and 1,495.10 is: 2,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.36 : 4,741.68 = 1,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.36/4,741.68 = 1,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.36x = 4,741.68 × 1,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.36x = 7,089,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,285.77/3,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.48

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