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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.08, 5,401.62 and 1,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.08, 5,401.62 and 1,136.14 is: 1,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.08 : 5,401.62 = 1,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.08/5,401.62 = 1,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.08x = 5,401.62 × 1,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.08x = 6,136,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,996.55/3,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.21

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