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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.46, 4,664.97 and 1,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.46, 4,664.97 and 1,996.52 is: 2,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.46 : 4,664.97 = 1,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.46/4,664.97 = 1,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.46x = 4,664.97 × 1,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.46x = 9,313,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,682.58/3,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.31

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