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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.33, 4,292.56 and 2,323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.33, 4,292.56 and 2,323.01 is: 3,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.33 : 4,292.56 = 2,323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.33/4,292.56 = 2,323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.33x = 4,292.56 × 2,323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.33x = 9,971,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,673.44/3,110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.98

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