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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.74, 5,268.60 and 1,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.74, 5,268.60 and 1,047.46 is: 1,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.74 : 5,268.60 = 1,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.74/5,268.60 = 1,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.74x = 5,268.60 × 1,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.74x = 5,518,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,647.76/3,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.04

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