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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.93, 5,211.30 and 1,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.93, 5,211.30 and 1,525.07 is: 2,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.93 : 5,211.30 = 1,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.93/5,211.30 = 1,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.93x = 5,211.30 × 1,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.93x = 7,947,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,597.29/3,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.44

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