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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.83, 5,246.64 and 1,307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.83, 5,246.64 and 1,307.07 is: 1,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.83 : 5,246.64 = 1,307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.83/5,246.64 = 1,307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.83x = 5,246.64 × 1,307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.83x = 6,857,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857,725.74/3,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.45

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