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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.14, 5,212.72 and 1,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.14, 5,212.72 and 1,135.34 is: 1,703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.14 : 5,212.72 = 1,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.14/5,212.72 = 1,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.14x = 5,212.72 × 1,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.14x = 5,918,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,918,209.52/3,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.01

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