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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.40, 5,220.12 and 2,690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.40, 5,220.12 and 2,690.48 is: 4,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.40 : 5,220.12 = 2,690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.40/5,220.12 = 2,690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.40x = 5,220.12 × 2,690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.40x = 14,044,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,628.46/3,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.19

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