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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.93, 5,254.47 and 1,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.93, 5,254.47 and 1,311.39 is: 1,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.93 : 5,254.47 = 1,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.93/5,254.47 = 1,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.93x = 5,254.47 × 1,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.93x = 6,890,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,659.41/3,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.55

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