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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,506.73, 5,259.68 and 1,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,506.73, 5,259.68 and 1,041.29 is: 1,561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,506.73 : 5,259.68 = 1,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,506.73/5,259.68 = 1,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,506.73x = 5,259.68 × 1,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,506.73x = 5,476,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,852.19/3,506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.81

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