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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.42, 5,209.40 and 1,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.42, 5,209.40 and 1,007.34 is: 1,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.42 : 5,209.40 = 1,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.42/5,209.40 = 1,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.42x = 5,209.40 × 1,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.42x = 5,247,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,637.00/3,472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.23

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