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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.94, 5,214.41 and 1,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.94, 5,214.41 and 1,010.44 is: 1,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.94 : 5,214.41 = 1,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.94/5,214.41 = 1,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.94x = 5,214.41 × 1,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.94x = 5,268,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,827.21/3,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.80

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