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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.59, 5,410.48 and 1,415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.59, 5,410.48 and 1,415.13 is: 2,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.59 : 5,410.48 = 1,415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.59/5,410.48 = 1,415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.59x = 5,410.48 × 1,415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.59x = 7,656,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,532.56/3,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.34

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