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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.10, 4,666.76 and 1,466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.10, 4,666.76 and 1,466.81 is: 2,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.10 : 4,666.76 = 1,466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.10/4,666.76 = 1,466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.10x = 4,666.76 × 1,466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.10x = 6,845,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,250.82/3,110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.98

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