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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.65, 5,476.74 and 1,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.65, 5,476.74 and 1,185.52 is: 1,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.65 : 5,476.74 = 1,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.65/5,476.74 = 1,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.65x = 5,476.74 × 1,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.65x = 6,492,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,778.88/3,650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.53

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