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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.40, 4,666.28 and 1,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.40, 4,666.28 and 1,030.88 is: 1,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.40 : 4,666.28 = 1,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.40/4,666.28 = 1,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.40x = 4,666.28 × 1,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.40x = 4,810,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,374.73/3,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.55

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