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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.54, 5,410.60 and 1,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.54, 5,410.60 and 1,141.38 is: 1,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.54 : 5,410.60 = 1,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.54/5,410.60 = 1,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.54x = 5,410.60 × 1,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.54x = 6,175,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,562.99/3,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.32

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