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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.08, 5,473.96 and 1,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.08, 5,473.96 and 1,184.44 is: 1,776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.08 : 5,473.96 = 1,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.08/5,473.96 = 1,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.08x = 5,473.96 × 1,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.08x = 6,483,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,577.18/3,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.28

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