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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.39, 5,242.28 and 1,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.39, 5,242.28 and 1,029.55 is: 1,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.39 : 5,242.28 = 1,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.39/5,242.28 = 1,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.39x = 5,242.28 × 1,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.39x = 5,397,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,171.12/3,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.08

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