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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.03, 5,267.30 and 1,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.03, 5,267.30 and 1,046.05 is: 1,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.03 : 5,267.30 = 1,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.03/5,267.30 = 1,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.03x = 5,267.30 × 1,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.03x = 5,509,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509,849.59/3,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.30

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