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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.60, 5,288.40 and 2,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.60, 5,288.40 and 2,791.20 is: 4,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.60 : 5,288.40 = 2,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.60/5,288.40 = 2,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.60x = 5,288.40 × 2,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.60x = 14,760,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760,982.08/3,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.80

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