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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.84, 4,741.20 and 2,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.84, 4,741.20 and 2,701.08 is: 4,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.84 : 4,741.20 = 2,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.84/4,741.20 = 2,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.84x = 4,741.20 × 2,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.84x = 12,806,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,360.50/3,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.17

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