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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.51, 5,263.82 and 1,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.51, 5,263.82 and 1,043.41 is: 1,565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.51 : 5,263.82 = 1,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.51/5,263.82 = 1,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.51x = 5,263.82 × 1,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.51x = 5,492,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,322.43/3,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.43

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