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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,480.96, 5,218.86 and 1,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,480.96, 5,218.86 and 1,289.28 is: 1,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,480.96 : 5,218.86 = 1,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,480.96/5,218.86 = 1,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,480.96x = 5,218.86 × 1,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,480.96x = 6,728,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,571.82/3,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.96

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