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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.93, 5,245.40 and 1,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.93, 5,245.40 and 1,275.93 is: 1,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.93 : 5,245.40 = 1,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.93/5,245.40 = 1,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.93x = 5,245.40 × 1,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.93x = 6,692,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,756.84/3,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.90

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