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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.97, 5,263.47 and 1,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.97, 5,263.47 and 1,043.81 is: 1,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.97 : 5,263.47 = 1,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.97/5,263.47 = 1,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.97x = 5,263.47 × 1,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.97x = 5,494,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,062.62/3,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.72

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