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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.73, 4,664.26 and 1,468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.73, 4,664.26 and 1,468.05 is: 2,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.73 : 4,664.26 = 1,468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.73/4,664.26 = 1,468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.73x = 4,664.26 × 1,468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.73x = 6,847,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,366.89/3,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.21

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