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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.29, 4,663.15 and 1,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.29, 4,663.15 and 1,465.92 is: 2,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.29 : 4,663.15 = 1,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.29/4,663.15 = 1,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.29x = 4,663.15 × 1,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.29x = 6,835,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,835,804.85/3,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.80

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