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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.59, 5,281.77 and 1,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.59, 5,281.77 and 1,055.40 is: 1,583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.59 : 5,281.77 = 1,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.59/5,281.77 = 1,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.59x = 5,281.77 × 1,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.59x = 5,574,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,380.06/3,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.37

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