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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.47, 5,220.68 and 2,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.47, 5,220.68 and 2,791.46 is: 4,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.47 : 5,220.68 = 2,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.47/5,220.68 = 2,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.47x = 5,220.68 × 2,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.47x = 14,573,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,279.33/3,480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.16

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