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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.35, 5,247.48 and 1,418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.35, 5,247.48 and 1,418.31 is: 2,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.35 : 5,247.48 = 1,418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.35/5,247.48 = 1,418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.35x = 5,247.48 × 1,418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.35x = 7,442,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,553.36/3,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.45

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