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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.68, 5,269.38 and 1,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.68, 5,269.38 and 1,204.36 is: 1,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.68 : 5,269.38 = 1,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.68/5,269.38 = 1,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.68x = 5,269.38 × 1,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.68x = 6,346,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,230.50/3,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.66

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