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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.12, 5,206.70 and 1,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.12, 5,206.70 and 1,005.93 is: 1,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.12 : 5,206.70 = 1,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.12/5,206.70 = 1,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.12x = 5,206.70 × 1,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.12x = 5,237,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,578.25/3,471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.90

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