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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.65, 5,256.98 and 1,039.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.65, 5,256.98 and 1,039.47 is: 1,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.65 : 5,256.98 = 1,039.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.65/5,256.98 = 1,039.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.65x = 5,256.98 × 1,039.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.65x = 5,464,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,467.80/3,504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.21

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