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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.53, 5,263.11 and 1,559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.53, 5,263.11 and 1,559.88 is: 2,340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.53 : 5,263.11 = 1,559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.53/5,263.11 = 1,559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.53x = 5,263.11 × 1,559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.53x = 8,209,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,820.03/3,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.63

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