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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.63, 4,292.87 and 2,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.63, 4,292.87 and 2,062.89 is: 2,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.63 : 4,292.87 = 2,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.63/4,292.87 = 2,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.63x = 4,292.87 × 2,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.63x = 8,855,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,708.28/3,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.92

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