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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.05, 5,213.26 and 1,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.05, 5,213.26 and 1,283.80 is: 1,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.05 : 5,213.26 = 1,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.05/5,213.26 = 1,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.05x = 5,213.26 × 1,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.05x = 6,692,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,781.53/3,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.95

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