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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.81, 5,477.07 and 1,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.81, 5,477.07 and 1,054.14 is: 1,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.81 : 5,477.07 = 1,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.81/5,477.07 = 1,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.81x = 5,477.07 × 1,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.81x = 5,773,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,598.57/3,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.02

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