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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.98, 5,411.34 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.98, 5,411.34 and 1,011.12 is: 1,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.98 : 5,411.34 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.98/5,411.34 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.98x = 5,411.34 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.98x = 5,471,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,514.10/3,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.50

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