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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.62, 5,479.94 and 1,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.62, 5,479.94 and 1,055.53 is: 1,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.62 : 5,479.94 = 1,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.62/5,479.94 = 1,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.62x = 5,479.94 × 1,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.62x = 5,784,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,241.07/3,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.59

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