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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.40, 6,998.10 and 3,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.40, 6,998.10 and 3,110.20 is: 4,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.40 : 6,998.10 = 3,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.40/6,998.10 = 3,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.40x = 6,998.10 × 3,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.40x = 21,765,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765,490.62/4,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.30

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