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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.19, 5,476.88 and 1,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.19, 5,476.88 and 1,054.13 is: 1,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.19 : 5,476.88 = 1,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.19/5,476.88 = 1,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.19x = 5,476.88 × 1,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.19x = 5,773,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,318.77/3,651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.22

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