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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.70, 4,163.38 and 2,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.70, 4,163.38 and 2,310.38 is: 3,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.70 : 4,163.38 = 2,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.70/4,163.38 = 2,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.70x = 4,163.38 × 2,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.70x = 9,618,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,618,989.88/3,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.58

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