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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.80, 5,146.20 and 3,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.80, 5,146.20 and 3,085.20 is: 4,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.80 : 5,146.20 = 3,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.80/5,146.20 = 3,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.80x = 5,146.20 × 3,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.80x = 15,877,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877,056.24/3,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.80

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