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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.70, 5,257.58 and 1,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.70, 5,257.58 and 1,039.23 is: 1,559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.70 : 5,257.58 = 1,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.70/5,257.58 = 1,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.70x = 5,257.58 × 1,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.70x = 5,463,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463,829.67/3,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.00

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