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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.40, 5,246.97 and 1,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.40, 5,246.97 and 1,032.63 is: 1,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.40 : 5,246.97 = 1,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.40/5,246.97 = 1,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.40x = 5,246.97 × 1,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.40x = 5,418,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,178.63/3,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.76

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