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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.54, 5,475.81 and 1,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.54, 5,475.81 and 1,017.94 is: 1,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.54 : 5,475.81 = 1,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.54/5,475.81 = 1,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.54x = 5,475.81 × 1,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.54x = 5,574,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,025.30/3,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.91

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