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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,516.93, 5,277.60 and 1,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,516.93, 5,277.60 and 1,325.46 is: 1,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,516.93 : 5,277.60 = 1,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,516.93/5,277.60 = 1,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,516.93x = 5,277.60 × 1,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,516.93x = 6,995,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995,247.70/3,516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.02

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