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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.94, 5,249.91 and 1,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.94, 5,249.91 and 1,034.51 is: 1,551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.94 : 5,249.91 = 1,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.94/5,249.91 = 1,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.94x = 5,249.91 × 1,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.94x = 5,431,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,062.02/3,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.76

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