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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.89, 5,279.52 and 1,055.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.89, 5,279.52 and 1,055.27 is: 1,582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.89 : 5,279.52 = 1,055.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.89/5,279.52 = 1,055.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.89x = 5,279.52 × 1,055.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.89x = 5,571,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,292.67/3,519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.81

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