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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.67, 5,253.64 and 1,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.67, 5,253.64 and 1,036.53 is: 1,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.67 : 5,253.64 = 1,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.67/5,253.64 = 1,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.67x = 5,253.64 × 1,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.67x = 5,445,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,555.47/3,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.13

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