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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.23, 5,281.86 and 1,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.23, 5,281.86 and 1,056.05 is: 1,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.23 : 5,281.86 = 1,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.23/5,281.86 = 1,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.23x = 5,281.86 × 1,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.23x = 5,577,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,907.10/3,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.08

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