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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.94, 5,281.35 and 1,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.94, 5,281.35 and 1,055.94 is: 1,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.94 : 5,281.35 = 1,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.94/5,281.35 = 1,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.94x = 5,281.35 × 1,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.94x = 5,576,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,788.72/3,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.44

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