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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.73, 5,246.28 and 1,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.73, 5,246.28 and 1,033.22 is: 1,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.73 : 5,246.28 = 1,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.73/5,246.28 = 1,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.73x = 5,246.28 × 1,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.73x = 5,420,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,574.54/3,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.30

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