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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.40, 4,663.27 and 1,877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.40, 4,663.27 and 1,877.55 is: 2,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.40 : 4,663.27 = 1,877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.40/4,663.27 = 1,877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.40x = 4,663.27 × 1,877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.40x = 8,755,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,507.45/3,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.91

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