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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.90, 4,666.35 and 2,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.90, 4,666.35 and 2,236.10 is: 3,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.90 : 4,666.35 = 2,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.90/4,666.35 = 2,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.90x = 4,666.35 × 2,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.90x = 10,434,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,425.24/3,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.15

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