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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.85, 5,247.97 and 1,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.85, 5,247.97 and 1,034.37 is: 1,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.85 : 5,247.97 = 1,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.85/5,247.97 = 1,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.85x = 5,247.97 × 1,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.85x = 5,428,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,340.14/3,499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.02

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