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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.53, 5,214.27 and 1,396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.53, 5,214.27 and 1,396.99 is: 2,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.53 : 5,214.27 = 1,396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.53/5,214.27 = 1,396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.53x = 5,214.27 × 1,396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.53x = 7,284,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,283.05/3,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.88

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