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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.90, 4,018.50 and 2,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.90, 4,018.50 and 2,280.36 is: 3,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.90 : 4,018.50 = 2,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.90/4,018.50 = 2,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.90x = 4,018.50 × 2,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.90x = 9,163,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,626.66/2,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.04

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