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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.59, 5,267.31 and 1,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.59, 5,267.31 and 1,046.45 is: 1,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.59 : 5,267.31 = 1,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.59/5,267.31 = 1,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.59x = 5,267.31 × 1,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.59x = 5,511,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,950.21/3,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.65

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