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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.97, 5,261.97 and 1,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.97, 5,261.97 and 1,042.81 is: 1,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.97 : 5,261.97 = 1,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.97/5,261.97 = 1,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.97x = 5,261.97 × 1,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.97x = 5,487,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,234.94/3,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.22

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