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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.98, 4,666.84 and 1,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.98, 4,666.84 and 1,551.46 is: 2,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.98 : 4,666.84 = 1,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.98/4,666.84 = 1,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.98x = 4,666.84 × 1,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.98x = 7,240,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,415.59/3,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.37

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