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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.54, 5,246.14 and 1,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.54, 5,246.14 and 1,275.79 is: 1,913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.54 : 5,246.14 = 1,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.54/5,246.14 = 1,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.54x = 5,246.14 × 1,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.54x = 6,692,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,972.95/3,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.08

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