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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.47, 5,296.52 and 1,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.47, 5,296.52 and 1,065.71 is: 1,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.47 : 5,296.52 = 1,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.47/5,296.52 = 1,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.47x = 5,296.52 × 1,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.47x = 5,644,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,554.33/3,531.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.36

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