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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.20, 5,148.48 and 2,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.20, 5,148.48 and 2,664.80 is: 3,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.20 : 5,148.48 = 2,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.20/5,148.48 = 2,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.20x = 5,148.48 × 2,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.20x = 13,719,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,719,669.50/3,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.85

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