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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.84, 5,272.60 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.84, 5,272.60 and 2,280.96 is: 3,422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.84 : 5,272.60 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.84/5,272.60 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.84x = 5,272.60 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.84x = 12,026,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026,589.70/3,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.63

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