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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.80, 5,116.20 and 3,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.80, 5,116.20 and 3,281.20 is: 4,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.80 : 5,116.20 = 3,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.80/5,116.20 = 3,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.80x = 5,116.20 × 3,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.80x = 16,787,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787,275.44/3,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.80

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