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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.63, 5,459.65 and 1,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.63, 5,459.65 and 1,042.50 is: 1,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.63 : 5,459.65 = 1,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.63/5,459.65 = 1,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.63x = 5,459.65 × 1,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.63x = 5,691,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,682.52/3,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.81

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