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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.73, 5,278.27 and 1,438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.73, 5,278.27 and 1,438.62 is: 2,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.73 : 5,278.27 = 1,438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.73/5,278.27 = 1,438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.73x = 5,278.27 × 1,438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.73x = 7,593,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,424.79/3,519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.39

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