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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.21, 5,287.19 and 1,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.21, 5,287.19 and 1,059.08 is: 1,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.21 : 5,287.19 = 1,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.21/5,287.19 = 1,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.21x = 5,287.19 × 1,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.21x = 5,599,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,525.45/3,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.88

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