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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.64, 4,294.75 and 2,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.64, 4,294.75 and 2,401.23 is: 3,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.64 : 4,294.75 = 2,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.64/4,294.75 = 2,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.64x = 4,294.75 × 2,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.64x = 10,312,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312,682.54/3,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.29

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