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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.65, 5,476.58 and 1,184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.65, 5,476.58 and 1,184.95 is: 1,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.65 : 5,476.58 = 1,184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.65/5,476.58 = 1,184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.65x = 5,476.58 × 1,184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.65x = 6,489,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,473.47/3,650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.62

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