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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.08, 4,664.96 and 1,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.08, 4,664.96 and 1,571.04 is: 2,356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.08 : 4,664.96 = 1,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.08/4,664.96 = 1,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.08x = 4,664.96 × 1,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.08x = 7,328,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328,838.76/3,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.48

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