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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.08, 5,511.40 and 1,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.08, 5,511.40 and 1,041.54 is: 1,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.08 : 5,511.40 = 1,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.08/5,511.40 = 1,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.08x = 5,511.40 × 1,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.08x = 5,740,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,346.16/3,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.39

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