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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.92, 5,273.26 and 1,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.92, 5,273.26 and 1,049.73 is: 1,574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.92 : 5,273.26 = 1,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.92/5,273.26 = 1,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.92x = 5,273.26 × 1,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.92x = 5,535,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,499.22/3,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.86

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