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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.94, 5,217.41 and 1,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.94, 5,217.41 and 1,012.44 is: 1,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.94 : 5,217.41 = 1,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.94/5,217.41 = 1,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.94x = 5,217.41 × 1,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.94x = 5,282,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,314.58/3,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.81

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