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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.76, 5,476.68 and 1,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.76, 5,476.68 and 1,053.72 is: 1,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.76 : 5,476.68 = 1,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.76/5,476.68 = 1,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.76x = 5,476.68 × 1,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.76x = 5,770,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,887.25/3,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.74

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