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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.72, 5,219.16 and 2,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.72, 5,219.16 and 2,385.36 is: 3,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.72 : 5,219.16 = 2,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.72/5,219.16 = 2,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.72x = 5,219.16 × 2,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.72x = 12,449,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,575.50/3,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.72

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