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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.81, 5,295.26 and 1,064.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.81, 5,295.26 and 1,064.31 is: 1,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.81 : 5,295.26 = 1,064.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.81/5,295.26 = 1,064.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.81x = 5,295.26 × 1,064.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.81x = 5,635,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,792.85/3,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.63

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