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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.80, 5,220.64 and 1,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.80, 5,220.64 and 1,015.04 is: 1,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.80 : 5,220.64 = 1,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.80/5,220.64 = 1,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.80x = 5,220.64 × 1,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.80x = 5,299,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,158.43/3,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.40

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