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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.06, 5,259.69 and 1,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.06, 5,259.69 and 1,041.21 is: 1,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.06 : 5,259.69 = 1,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.06/5,259.69 = 1,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.06x = 5,259.69 × 1,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.06x = 5,476,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,441.82/3,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.55

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