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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.48, 5,262.45 and 1,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.48, 5,262.45 and 1,316.55 is: 1,975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.48 : 5,262.45 = 1,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.48/5,262.45 = 1,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.48x = 5,262.45 × 1,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.48x = 6,928,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,278.55/3,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.29

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