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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.71, 5,741.58 and 1,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.71, 5,741.58 and 1,054.33 is: 1,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.71 : 5,741.58 = 1,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.71/5,741.58 = 1,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.71x = 5,741.58 × 1,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.71x = 6,053,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,491.33/3,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.49

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