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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.80, 5,026.20 and 3,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.80, 5,026.20 and 3,188.80 is: 4,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.80 : 5,026.20 = 3,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.80/5,026.20 = 3,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.80x = 5,026.20 × 3,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.80x = 16,027,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,546.56/3,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.20

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