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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.80, 4,881.78 and 3,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.80, 4,881.78 and 3,093.40 is: 4,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.80 : 4,881.78 = 3,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.80/4,881.78 = 3,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.80x = 4,881.78 × 3,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.80x = 15,101,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,298.25/3,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.02

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