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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.16, 5,162.40 and 3,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.16, 5,162.40 and 3,218.76 is: 4,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.16 : 5,162.40 = 3,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.16/5,162.40 = 3,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.16x = 5,162.40 × 3,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.16x = 16,616,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616,526.62/3,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.16

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