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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.96, 4,363.82 and 2,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.96, 4,363.82 and 2,363.90 is: 3,262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.96 : 4,363.82 = 2,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.96/4,363.82 = 2,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.96x = 4,363.82 × 2,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.96x = 10,315,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315,634.10/3,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.42

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