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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.23, 5,221.43 and 1,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.23, 5,221.43 and 1,140.26 is: 1,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.23 : 5,221.43 = 1,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.23/5,221.43 = 1,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.23x = 5,221.43 × 1,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.23x = 5,953,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,784.61/3,480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.74

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