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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519, 5,278.50 and 1,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519, 5,278.50 and 1,210.50 is: 1,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519 : 5,278.50 = 1,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519/5,278.50 = 1,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519x = 5,278.50 × 1,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519x = 6,389,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,624.25/3,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.75

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