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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.28, 5,280.18 and 3,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.28, 5,280.18 and 3,230.68 is: 4,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.28 : 5,280.18 = 3,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.28/5,280.18 = 3,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.28x = 5,280.18 × 3,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.28x = 17,058,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,571.92/3,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.05

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