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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.05, 5,205.80 and 1,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.05, 5,205.80 and 1,005.32 is: 1,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.05 : 5,205.80 = 1,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.05/5,205.80 = 1,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.05x = 5,205.80 × 1,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.05x = 5,233,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,463.80/3,471.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.75

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