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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.28, 4,666.50 and 2,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.28, 4,666.50 and 2,074.44 is: 3,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.28 : 4,666.50 = 2,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.28/4,666.50 = 2,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.28x = 4,666.50 × 2,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.28x = 9,680,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,374.26/3,110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.38

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