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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.64, 5,280.96 and 1,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.64, 5,280.96 and 1,330.40 is: 1,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.64 : 5,280.96 = 1,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.64/5,280.96 = 1,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.64x = 5,280.96 × 1,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.64x = 7,025,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,789.18/3,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.60

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