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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.78, 5,220.94 and 1,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.78, 5,220.94 and 1,632.30 is: 2,448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.78 : 5,220.94 = 1,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.78/5,220.94 = 1,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.78x = 5,220.94 × 1,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.78x = 8,522,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,140.36/3,480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.34

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