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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.95, 5,270.10 and 1,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.95, 5,270.10 and 1,047.71 is: 1,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.95 : 5,270.10 = 1,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.95/5,270.10 = 1,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.95x = 5,270.10 × 1,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.95x = 5,521,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,549.65/3,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.77

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