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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.67, 5,211.07 and 1,283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.67, 5,211.07 and 1,283.81 is: 1,924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.67 : 5,211.07 = 1,283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.67/5,211.07 = 1,283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.67x = 5,211.07 × 1,283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.67x = 6,689,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,994.51/3,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.81

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