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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.33, 5,287.58 and 1,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.33, 5,287.58 and 1,060.15 is: 1,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.33 : 5,287.58 = 1,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.33/5,287.58 = 1,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.33x = 5,287.58 × 1,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.33x = 5,605,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,627.94/3,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.10

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