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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.58, 5,238.61 and 3,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.58, 5,238.61 and 3,080.54 is: 4,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.58 : 5,238.61 = 3,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.58/5,238.61 = 3,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.58x = 5,238.61 × 3,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.58x = 16,137,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137,747.65/3,490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.23

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