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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.05, 5,243.97 and 1,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.05, 5,243.97 and 1,030.92 is: 1,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.05 : 5,243.97 = 1,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.05/5,243.97 = 1,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.05x = 5,243.97 × 1,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.05x = 5,406,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,113.55/3,496.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.35

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