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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.08, 5,211.31 and 1,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.08, 5,211.31 and 1,134.54 is: 1,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.08 : 5,211.31 = 1,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.08/5,211.31 = 1,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.08x = 5,211.31 × 1,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.08x = 5,912,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,912,439.65/3,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.38

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