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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.76, 5,409.26 and 1,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.76, 5,409.26 and 1,140.54 is: 1,711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.76 : 5,409.26 = 1,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.76/5,409.26 = 1,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.76x = 5,409.26 × 1,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.76x = 6,169,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,477.40/3,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.01

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