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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.54, 5,415.80 and 874.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.54, 5,415.80 and 874.54 is: 1,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.54 : 5,415.80 = 874.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.54/5,415.80 = 874.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.54x = 5,415.80 × 874.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.54x = 4,736,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,333.73/3,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.81

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