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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.97, 5,477.37 and 1,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.97, 5,477.37 and 1,053.90 is: 1,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.97 : 5,477.37 = 1,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.97/5,477.37 = 1,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.97x = 5,477.37 × 1,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.97x = 5,772,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,600.24/3,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.11

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