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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.93, 5,219.38 and 1,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.93, 5,219.38 and 1,014.09 is: 1,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.93 : 5,219.38 = 1,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.93/5,219.38 = 1,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.93x = 5,219.38 × 1,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.93x = 5,292,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,902.76/3,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.98

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