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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.88, 4,966.23 and 1,531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.88, 4,966.23 and 1,531.70 is: 2,297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.88 : 4,966.23 = 1,531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.88/4,966.23 = 1,531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.88x = 4,966.23 × 1,531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.88x = 7,606,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,774.49/3,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.51

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