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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.55, 5,208.53 and 1,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.55, 5,208.53 and 1,281.15 is: 1,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.55 : 5,208.53 = 1,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.55/5,208.53 = 1,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.55x = 5,208.53 × 1,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.55x = 6,672,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,901.80/3,473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.06

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