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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.38, 5,287.86 and 1,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.38, 5,287.86 and 1,060.14 is: 1,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.38 : 5,287.86 = 1,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.38/5,287.86 = 1,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.38x = 5,287.86 × 1,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.38x = 5,605,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,871.90/3,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.15

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