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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.48, 5,266.12 and 1,289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.48, 5,266.12 and 1,289.46 is: 1,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.48 : 5,266.12 = 1,289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.48/5,266.12 = 1,289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.48x = 5,266.12 × 1,289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.48x = 6,790,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,790,451.10/3,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.34

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