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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.70, 4,661.55 and 2,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.70, 4,661.55 and 2,289.60 is: 3,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.70 : 4,661.55 = 2,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.70/4,661.55 = 2,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.70x = 4,661.55 × 2,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.70x = 10,673,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,084.88/3,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.40

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