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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.52, 5,741.72 and 1,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.52, 5,741.72 and 1,054.54 is: 1,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.52 : 5,741.72 = 1,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.52/5,741.72 = 1,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.52x = 5,741.72 × 1,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.52x = 6,054,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,873.41/3,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.52

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