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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.93, 5,220.67 and 1,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.93, 5,220.67 and 1,014.94 is: 1,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.93 : 5,220.67 = 1,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.93/5,220.67 = 1,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.93x = 5,220.67 × 1,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.93x = 5,298,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,666.81/3,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.64

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