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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.93, 5,210.31 and 1,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.93, 5,210.31 and 1,007.98 is: 1,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.93 : 5,210.31 = 1,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.93/5,210.31 = 1,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.93x = 5,210.31 × 1,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.93x = 5,251,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,888.27/3,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.24

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