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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.80, 5,253.24 and 3,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.80, 5,253.24 and 3,130 is: 4,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.80 : 5,253.24 = 3,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.80/5,253.24 = 3,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.80x = 5,253.24 × 3,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.80x = 16,442,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442,641.20/3,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.80

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