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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501, 5,251.86 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501, 5,251.86 and 1,036.44 is: 1,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501 : 5,251.86 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501/5,251.86 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501x = 5,251.86 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501x = 5,443,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,237.78/3,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.77

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