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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.64, 5,206.88 and 1,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.64, 5,206.88 and 1,005.68 is: 1,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.64 : 5,206.88 = 1,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.64/5,206.88 = 1,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.64x = 5,206.88 × 1,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.64x = 5,236,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,455.08/3,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.79

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