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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.54, 5,261.60 and 1,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.54, 5,261.60 and 1,008.73 is: 1,513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.54 : 5,261.60 = 1,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.54/5,261.60 = 1,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.54x = 5,261.60 × 1,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.54x = 5,307,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,533.77/3,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.18

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