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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.30, 5,477.83 and 1,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.30, 5,477.83 and 1,279.09 is: 1,918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.30 : 5,477.83 = 1,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.30/5,477.83 = 1,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.30x = 5,477.83 × 1,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.30x = 7,006,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,641.22/3,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.94

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