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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.06, 5,211.42 and 1,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.06, 5,211.42 and 1,009.18 is: 1,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.06 : 5,211.42 = 1,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.06/5,211.42 = 1,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.06x = 5,211.42 × 1,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.06x = 5,259,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,260.84/3,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.43

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