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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.79, 5,741.69 and 1,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.79, 5,741.69 and 1,054.76 is: 1,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.79 : 5,741.69 = 1,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.79/5,741.69 = 1,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.79x = 5,741.69 × 1,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.79x = 6,056,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056,070.96/3,827.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.13

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