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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.93, 5,257.99 and 1,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.93, 5,257.99 and 1,040.19 is: 1,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.93 : 5,257.99 = 1,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.93/5,257.99 = 1,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.93x = 5,257.99 × 1,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.93x = 5,469,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,308.62/3,505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.02

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