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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.60, 5,198.40 and 3,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.60, 5,198.40 and 3,260.40 is: 4,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.60 : 5,198.40 = 3,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.60/5,198.40 = 3,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.60x = 5,198.40 × 3,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.60x = 16,948,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,863.36/3,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.60

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