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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.07, 5,268.96 and 1,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.07, 5,268.96 and 1,046.88 is: 1,570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.07 : 5,268.96 = 1,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.07/5,268.96 = 1,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.07x = 5,268.96 × 1,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.07x = 5,515,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,968.84/3,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.57

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