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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.42, 5,210.88 and 1,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.42, 5,210.88 and 1,008.35 is: 1,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.42 : 5,210.88 = 1,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.42/5,210.88 = 1,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.42x = 5,210.88 × 1,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.42x = 5,254,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,390.85/3,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.74

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