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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.18, 5,259.86 and 1,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.18, 5,259.86 and 1,041.44 is: 1,561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.18 : 5,259.86 = 1,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.18/5,259.86 = 1,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.18x = 5,259.86 × 1,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.18x = 5,477,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,831.20/3,507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.89

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