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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.03, 4,290.17 and 2,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.03, 4,290.17 and 2,046.68 is: 2,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.03 : 4,290.17 = 2,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.03/4,290.17 = 2,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.03x = 4,290.17 × 2,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.03x = 8,780,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,780,613.67/3,110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.32

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