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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.94, 5,242.88 and 1,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.94, 5,242.88 and 1,030.70 is: 1,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.94 : 5,242.88 = 1,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.94/5,242.88 = 1,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.94x = 5,242.88 × 1,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.94x = 5,403,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,852.10/3,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.75

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