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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.54, 5,210.88 and 1,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.54, 5,210.88 and 1,283.68 is: 1,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.54 : 5,210.88 = 1,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.54/5,210.88 = 1,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.54x = 5,210.88 × 1,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.54x = 6,689,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,102.44/3,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.62

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