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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.49, 5,213.84 and 1,284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.49, 5,213.84 and 1,284.23 is: 1,926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.49 : 5,213.84 = 1,284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.49/5,213.84 = 1,284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.49x = 5,213.84 × 1,284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.49x = 6,695,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,737.25/3,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.56

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