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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.13, 5,253.19 and 905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.13, 5,253.19 and 905.06 is: 1,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.13 : 5,253.19 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.13/5,253.19 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.13x = 5,253.19 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.13x = 4,754,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,463.01/3,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.59

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