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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.80, 5,317.20 and 2,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.80, 5,317.20 and 2,680.80 is: 4,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.80 : 5,317.20 = 2,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.80/5,317.20 = 2,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.80x = 5,317.20 × 2,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.80x = 14,254,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,349.76/3,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.20

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