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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.76, 5,525.04 and 1,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.76, 5,525.04 and 1,085.96 is: 1,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.76 : 5,525.04 = 1,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.76/5,525.04 = 1,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.76x = 5,525.04 × 1,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.76x = 5,999,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,972.44/3,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.21

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