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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,872.76, 5,337.52 and 3,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,872.76, 5,337.52 and 3,160.02 is: 4,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,872.76 : 5,337.52 = 3,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,872.76/5,337.52 = 3,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,872.76x = 5,337.52 × 3,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,872.76x = 16,866,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866,669.95/3,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.21

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