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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.66, 5,409.11 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.66, 5,409.11 and 1,525.50 is: 2,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.66 : 5,409.11 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.66/5,409.11 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.66x = 5,409.11 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.66x = 8,251,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,601.12/3,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.88

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