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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.92, 5,240.52 and 3,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.92, 5,240.52 and 3,084.80 is: 4,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.92 : 5,240.52 = 3,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.92/5,240.52 = 3,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.92x = 5,240.52 × 3,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.92x = 16,165,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,956.10/3,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.95

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