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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.90 and 1,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.90 and 1,185.62 is: 1,778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.62 : 5,477.90 = 1,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.62/5,477.90 = 1,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.62x = 5,477.90 × 1,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.62x = 6,494,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,674.48/3,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.58

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