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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.72, 5,302.89 and 1,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.72, 5,302.89 and 1,069.96 is: 1,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.72 : 5,302.89 = 1,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.72/5,302.89 = 1,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.72x = 5,302.89 × 1,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.72x = 5,673,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,880.18/3,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.73

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