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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.29, 4,665.76 and 1,466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.29, 4,665.76 and 1,466.39 is: 2,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.29 : 4,665.76 = 1,466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.29/4,665.76 = 1,466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.29x = 4,665.76 × 1,466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.29x = 6,841,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841,831.80/3,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.74

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