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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507, 5,261.27 and 1,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507, 5,261.27 and 1,041.99 is: 1,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507 : 5,261.27 = 1,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507/5,261.27 = 1,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507x = 5,261.27 × 1,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507x = 5,482,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,185.52/3,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.21

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