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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.13, 5,475.96 and 1,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.13, 5,475.96 and 1,184.88 is: 1,777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.13 : 5,475.96 = 1,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.13/5,475.96 = 1,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.13x = 5,475.96 × 1,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.13x = 6,488,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,355.48/3,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.57

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