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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.08, 5,180.04 and 2,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.08, 5,180.04 and 2,688.24 is: 4,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.08 : 5,180.04 = 2,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.08/5,180.04 = 2,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.08x = 5,180.04 × 2,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.08x = 13,925,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925,190.73/3,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.53

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