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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.72, 5,292.86 and 1,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.72, 5,292.86 and 1,063.62 is: 1,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.72 : 5,292.86 = 1,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.72/5,292.86 = 1,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.72x = 5,292.86 × 1,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.72x = 5,629,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,586.44/3,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.36

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