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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.62, 5,402.06 and 1,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.62, 5,402.06 and 1,136.24 is: 1,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.62 : 5,402.06 = 1,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.62/5,402.06 = 1,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.62x = 5,402.06 × 1,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.62x = 6,138,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,036.65/3,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.24

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