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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.93, 5,312.90 and 1,076.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.93, 5,312.90 and 1,076.77 is: 1,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.93 : 5,312.90 = 1,076.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.93/5,312.90 = 1,076.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.93x = 5,312.90 × 1,076.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.93x = 5,720,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,739.38/3,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.15

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