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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.88, 5,410.98 and 1,142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.88, 5,410.98 and 1,142.24 is: 1,713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.88 : 5,410.98 = 1,142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.88/5,410.98 = 1,142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.88x = 5,410.98 × 1,142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.88x = 6,180,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,610.74/3,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.09

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