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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.80, 6,034.20 and 3,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.80, 6,034.20 and 3,482.80 is: 5,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.80 : 6,034.20 = 3,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.80/6,034.20 = 3,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.80x = 6,034.20 × 3,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.80x = 21,015,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,911.76/4,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.20

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