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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.72, 5,279.36 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.72, 5,279.36 and 1,054.62 is: 1,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.72 : 5,279.36 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.72/5,279.36 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.72x = 5,279.36 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.72x = 5,567,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,713.37/3,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.86

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