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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.42, 5,292.83 and 1,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.42, 5,292.83 and 1,063.58 is: 1,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.42 : 5,292.83 = 1,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.42/5,292.83 = 1,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.42x = 5,292.83 × 1,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.42x = 5,629,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,348.13/3,528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.43

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