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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.67, 5,408.10 and 1,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.67, 5,408.10 and 1,140.30 is: 1,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.67 : 5,408.10 = 1,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.67/5,408.10 = 1,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.67x = 5,408.10 × 1,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.67x = 6,166,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,856.43/3,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.32

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