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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.44, 5,243.18 and 1,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.44, 5,243.18 and 1,030.29 is: 1,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.44 : 5,243.18 = 1,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.44/5,243.18 = 1,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.44x = 5,243.18 × 1,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.44x = 5,401,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,990.77/3,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.44

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