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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.61, 5,741.46 and 1,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.61, 5,741.46 and 1,054.31 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.61 : 5,741.46 = 1,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.61/5,741.46 = 1,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.61x = 5,741.46 × 1,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.61x = 6,053,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,249.99/3,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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