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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.92, 5,476.30 and 1,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.92, 5,476.30 and 1,054.08 is: 1,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.92 : 5,476.30 = 1,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.92/5,476.30 = 1,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.92x = 5,476.30 × 1,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.92x = 5,772,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,458.30/3,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.10

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