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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.40, 4,889.80 and 3,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.40, 4,889.80 and 3,490.40 is: 4,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.40 : 4,889.80 = 3,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.40/4,889.80 = 3,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.40x = 4,889.80 × 3,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.40x = 17,067,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,357.92/3,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.80

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