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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.44, 5,262.65 and 1,045.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.44, 5,262.65 and 1,045.09 is: 1,567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.44 : 5,262.65 = 1,045.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.44/5,262.65 = 1,045.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.44x = 5,262.65 × 1,045.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.44x = 5,499,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,942.89/3,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.63

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