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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.92, 5,262.04 and 1,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.92, 5,262.04 and 1,315.92 is: 1,973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.92 : 5,262.04 = 1,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.92/5,262.04 = 1,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.92x = 5,262.04 × 1,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.92x = 6,924,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,423.68/3,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.94

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