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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.06, 5,203.55 and 1,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.06, 5,203.55 and 1,004.31 is: 1,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.06 : 5,203.55 = 1,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.06/5,203.55 = 1,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.06x = 5,203.55 × 1,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.06x = 5,225,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,979.81/3,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.02

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