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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.27, 4,314.81 and 2,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.27, 4,314.81 and 2,466.07 is: 3,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.27 : 4,314.81 = 2,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.27/4,314.81 = 2,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.27x = 4,314.81 × 2,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.27x = 10,640,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,640,623.50/3,130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.27

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