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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.63, 5,247.94 and 1,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.63, 5,247.94 and 1,033.41 is: 1,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.63 : 5,247.94 = 1,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.63/5,247.94 = 1,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.63x = 5,247.94 × 1,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.63x = 5,423,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,273.68/3,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.11

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