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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.16, 5,401.96 and 1,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.16, 5,401.96 and 1,136.06 is: 1,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.16 : 5,401.96 = 1,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.16/5,401.96 = 1,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.16x = 5,401.96 × 1,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.16x = 6,136,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,950.68/3,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.16

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