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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.70, 5,292.69 and 1,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.70, 5,292.69 and 1,063.57 is: 1,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.70 : 5,292.69 = 1,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.70/5,292.69 = 1,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.70x = 5,292.69 × 1,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.70x = 5,629,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,146.30/3,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.25

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