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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.94, 5,453.91 and 1,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.94, 5,453.91 and 1,038.88 is: 1,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.94 : 5,453.91 = 1,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.94/5,453.91 = 1,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.94x = 5,453.91 × 1,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.94x = 5,665,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,931.24/3,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.31

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