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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.53, 5,415.80 and 874.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.53, 5,415.80 and 874.53 is: 1,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.53 : 5,415.80 = 874.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.53/5,415.80 = 874.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.53x = 5,415.80 × 874.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.53x = 4,736,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,279.57/3,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.80

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