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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.70, 4,735.71 and 2,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.70, 4,735.71 and 2,062.73 is: 3,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.70 : 4,735.71 = 2,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.70/4,735.71 = 2,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.70x = 4,735.71 × 2,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.70x = 9,768,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768,467.41/3,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.63

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