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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.70, 5,223.32 and 1,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.70, 5,223.32 and 1,016.73 is: 1,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.70 : 5,223.32 = 1,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.70/5,223.32 = 1,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.70x = 5,223.32 × 1,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.70x = 5,310,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,706.14/3,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.32

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