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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.31, 4,723.94 and 3,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.31, 4,723.94 and 3,091.60 is: 4,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.31 : 4,723.94 = 3,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.31/4,723.94 = 3,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.31x = 4,723.94 × 3,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.31x = 14,604,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,532.90/3,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.93

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