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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.53, 5,411.30 and 871.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.53, 5,411.30 and 871.53 is: 1,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.53 : 5,411.30 = 871.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.53/5,411.30 = 871.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.53x = 5,411.30 × 871.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.53x = 4,716,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,105.93/3,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.30

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