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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.83, 5,270.68 and 1,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.83, 5,270.68 and 1,048.66 is: 1,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.83 : 5,270.68 = 1,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.83/5,270.68 = 1,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.83x = 5,270.68 × 1,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.83x = 5,527,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527,139.42/3,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.97

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