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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.50, 5,411.91 and 1,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.50, 5,411.91 and 1,554.50 is: 2,332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.50 : 5,411.91 = 1,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.50/5,411.91 = 1,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.50x = 5,411.91 × 1,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.50x = 8,412,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,814.10/3,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.68

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