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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.70, 5,213.31 and 1,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.70, 5,213.31 and 1,396.63 is: 2,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.70 : 5,213.31 = 1,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.70/5,213.31 = 1,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.70x = 5,213.31 × 1,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.70x = 7,281,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,065.15/3,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.85

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