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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.08, 5,265.06 and 1,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.08, 5,265.06 and 1,044.91 is: 1,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.08 : 5,265.06 = 1,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.08/5,265.06 = 1,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.08x = 5,265.06 × 1,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.08x = 5,501,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,513.84/3,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.35

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