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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.58, 5,281.76 and 1,055.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.58, 5,281.76 and 1,055.39 is: 1,583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.58 : 5,281.76 = 1,055.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.58/5,281.76 = 1,055.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.58x = 5,281.76 × 1,055.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.58x = 5,574,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,316.69/3,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.35

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