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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.95, 5,282.92 and 1,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.95, 5,282.92 and 1,056.77 is: 1,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.95 : 5,282.92 = 1,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.95/5,282.92 = 1,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.95x = 5,282.92 × 1,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.95x = 5,582,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,804.95/3,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.15

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