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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.72, 5,509.98 and 1,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.72, 5,509.98 and 1,076.04 is: 1,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.72 : 5,509.98 = 1,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.72/5,509.98 = 1,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.72x = 5,509.98 × 1,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.72x = 5,928,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,958.88/3,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.88

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