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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.80, 4,742.28 and 3,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.80, 4,742.28 and 3,158.64 is: 4,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.80 : 4,742.28 = 3,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.80/4,742.28 = 3,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.80x = 4,742.28 × 3,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.80x = 14,979,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,155.30/3,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.08

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