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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.55, 5,741.35 and 1,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.55, 5,741.35 and 1,054.37 is: 1,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.55 : 5,741.35 = 1,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.55/5,741.35 = 1,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.55x = 5,741.35 × 1,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.55x = 6,053,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,524.19/3,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.57

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