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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.73, 4,289.86 and 2,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.73, 4,289.86 and 2,404.14 is: 3,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.73 : 4,289.86 = 2,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.73/4,289.86 = 2,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.73x = 4,289.86 × 2,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.73x = 10,313,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313,424.02/3,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.44

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