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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608.52, 5,412.71 and 1,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608.52, 5,412.71 and 1,011.39 is: 1,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608.52 : 5,412.71 = 1,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608.52/5,412.71 = 1,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608.52x = 5,412.71 × 1,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608.52x = 5,474,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,355.71/3,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.06

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