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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.52, 5,220.78 and 2,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.52, 5,220.78 and 2,327.08 is: 3,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.52 : 5,220.78 = 2,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.52/5,220.78 = 2,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.52x = 5,220.78 × 2,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.52x = 12,149,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,149,172.72/3,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.62

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