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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.63, 5,262.32 and 1,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.63, 5,262.32 and 1,042.45 is: 1,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.63 : 5,262.32 = 1,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.63/5,262.32 = 1,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.63x = 5,262.32 × 1,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.63x = 5,485,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,687.12/3,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.93

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