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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.70, 5,329.66 and 1,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.70, 5,329.66 and 1,087.27 is: 1,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.70 : 5,329.66 = 1,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.70/5,329.66 = 1,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.70x = 5,329.66 × 1,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.70x = 5,794,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794,779.43/3,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.09

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