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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.66, 4,786.77 and 2,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.66, 4,786.77 and 2,210.38 is: 3,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.66 : 4,786.77 = 2,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.66/4,786.77 = 2,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.66x = 4,786.77 × 2,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.66x = 10,580,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580,580.67/3,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.46

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