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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.88, 4,646.70 and 2,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.88, 4,646.70 and 2,270.64 is: 3,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.88 : 4,646.70 = 2,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.88/4,646.70 = 2,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.88x = 4,646.70 × 2,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.88x = 10,550,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,982.89/3,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.48

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