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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.08, 5,266.56 and 1,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.08, 5,266.56 and 1,045.91 is: 1,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.08 : 5,266.56 = 1,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.08/5,266.56 = 1,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.08x = 5,266.56 × 1,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.08x = 5,508,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,347.77/3,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.85

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