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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.81, 4,663.89 and 1,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.81, 4,663.89 and 1,466.42 is: 2,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.81 : 4,663.89 = 1,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.81/4,663.89 = 1,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.81x = 4,663.89 × 1,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.81x = 6,839,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839,198.25/3,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.53

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