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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.48, 5,246.49 and 1,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.48, 5,246.49 and 1,032.64 is: 1,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.48 : 5,246.49 = 1,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.48/5,246.49 = 1,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.48x = 5,246.49 × 1,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.48x = 5,417,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,735.43/3,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.60

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