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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.92, 5,272.68 and 1,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.92, 5,272.68 and 1,435.07 is: 2,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.92 : 5,272.68 = 1,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.92/5,272.68 = 1,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.92x = 5,272.68 × 1,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.92x = 7,566,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,638.52/3,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.72

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