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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.71, 5,213.43 and 1,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.71, 5,213.43 and 1,284.39 is: 1,926.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.71 : 5,213.43 = 1,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.71/5,213.43 = 1,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.71x = 5,213.43 × 1,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.71x = 6,696,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,077.36/3,475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.54

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