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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.56, 5,260.44 and 1,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.56, 5,260.44 and 1,041.80 is: 1,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.56 : 5,260.44 = 1,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.56/5,260.44 = 1,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.56x = 5,260.44 × 1,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.56x = 5,480,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,326.39/3,507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.43

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