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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.08, 5,141.14 and 3,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.08, 5,141.14 and 3,160.68 is: 4,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.08 : 5,141.14 = 3,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.08/5,141.14 = 3,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.08x = 5,141.14 × 3,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.08x = 16,249,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,498.38/3,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.08

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