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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.95, 5,250.95 and 1,034.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.95, 5,250.95 and 1,034.83 is: 1,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.95 : 5,250.95 = 1,034.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.95/5,250.95 = 1,034.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.95x = 5,250.95 × 1,034.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.95x = 5,433,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,842.99/3,499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.55

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