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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.73, 5,477.94 and 1,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.73, 5,477.94 and 1,019.41 is: 1,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.73 : 5,477.94 = 1,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.73/5,477.94 = 1,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.73x = 5,477.94 × 1,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.73x = 5,584,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,266.82/3,651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.21

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