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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.65, 5,265.95 and 1,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.65, 5,265.95 and 1,045.50 is: 1,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.65 : 5,265.95 = 1,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.65/5,265.95 = 1,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.65x = 5,265.95 × 1,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.65x = 5,505,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,525.75/3,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.23

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