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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.04, 5,264.52 and 1,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.04, 5,264.52 and 1,201 is: 1,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.04 : 5,264.52 = 1,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.04/5,264.52 = 1,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.04x = 5,264.52 × 1,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.04x = 6,322,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,688.52/3,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.32

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