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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.65, 5,251.99 and 1,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.65, 5,251.99 and 1,036.73 is: 1,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.65 : 5,251.99 = 1,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.65/5,251.99 = 1,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.65x = 5,251.99 × 1,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.65x = 5,444,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,895.59/3,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.95

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