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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.77, 5,205.34 and 1,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.77, 5,205.34 and 1,004.92 is: 1,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.77 : 5,205.34 = 1,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.77/5,205.34 = 1,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.77x = 5,205.34 × 1,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.77x = 5,230,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,950.27/3,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.14

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