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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.78, 5,243.66 and 1,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.78, 5,243.66 and 1,030.62 is: 1,545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.78 : 5,243.66 = 1,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.78/5,243.66 = 1,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.78x = 5,243.66 × 1,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.78x = 5,404,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,215.72/3,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.93

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