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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.38, 5,208.36 and 1,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.38, 5,208.36 and 1,007.22 is: 1,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.38 : 5,208.36 = 1,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.38/5,208.36 = 1,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.38x = 5,208.36 × 1,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.38x = 5,245,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,964.36/3,472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.77

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