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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,509.67, 5,264.45 and 1,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,509.67, 5,264.45 and 1,046.16 is: 1,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,509.67 : 5,264.45 = 1,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,509.67/5,264.45 = 1,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,509.67x = 5,264.45 × 1,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,509.67x = 5,507,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,425.46/3,509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.22

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