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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.35, 5,292.72 and 1,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.35, 5,292.72 and 1,063.44 is: 1,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.35 : 5,292.72 = 1,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.35/5,292.72 = 1,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.35x = 5,292.72 × 1,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.35x = 5,628,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,490.16/3,529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.77

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