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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.10, 5,213.46 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.10, 5,213.46 and 1,009.97 is: 1,515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.10 : 5,213.46 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.10/5,213.46 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.10x = 5,213.46 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.10x = 5,265,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,412.13/3,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.19

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