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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.38, 4,665.60 and 1,811.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.38, 4,665.60 and 1,811.02 is: 2,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.38 : 4,665.60 = 1,811.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.38/4,665.60 = 1,811.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.38x = 4,665.60 × 1,811.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.38x = 8,449,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,494.91/3,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.55

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