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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.60, 5,295.90 and 3,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.60, 5,295.90 and 3,190.40 is: 4,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.60 : 5,295.90 = 3,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.60/5,295.90 = 3,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.60x = 5,295.90 × 3,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.60x = 16,896,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896,039.36/3,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.60

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