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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.80, 5,266.80 and 3,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.80, 5,266.80 and 3,320.40 is: 4,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.80 : 5,266.80 = 3,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.80/5,266.80 = 3,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.80x = 5,266.80 × 3,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.80x = 17,487,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,882.72/3,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.50

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